OKOTOKS OILERS TAKE ON THE CALGARY POLICE SERVICES IN EXHIBITION GAME TO BENEFIT THE HOSPICE SOCIETY

Thursday March 4, 2010

7:00 pm @ the Okotoks Centennial Arena

Tickets:  $10 for adults/seniors/students

$5 for children 8 – 12 yrs old

7 and under are FREE

TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE GATE ON GAME NIGHT!!

The Okotoks Oilers Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club, announce that they will be playing an exhibition game vs. the Calgary Police Service, gold medalists at the 2009 World Police and Firefighter Games.

 The game will be held at the Okotoks Centennial Arena on Thursday, March 4 at 7pm.  The Oilers have also teamed up with the Foothills Country Hospice for this event, and will be donating all profits to the Hospice Society.

 After starting out the season in last place in the South Division, the Okotoks Oilers fought their way up the standings to secure their first ever South Division Title last Thursday in Canmore with a win over the Eagles.

 With the regular season ending on Sunday, the Oilers now have a 2 week break in their schedule, as they await their opponent in the second round.  This game will not only give the Oilers a chance to face some competition before the playoffs, but it will also give them the opportunity to give back to the community, which has been extremely supportive this season.

 “With the economy being as it was in September, combined with our record in the first month, it was hard to believe there were fans in the seats and sponsors calling every week, but there were”, explains Marketing Manager Dallas Hand.  “Everybody was a believer in this team, from the coaching staff, all the way to the volunteers.  Our success would not have been possible without the support of our fans, sponsors, and volunteers, and this is an excellent opportunity for us to give back to them.”

 The Oilers will also be accepting donations at the game for the hospice, who rely on community support for 85% of their $650,000 operating fund.  The Foothills Country Hospice serves over 90,000 rural Albertan’s in the Foothills as well as the citizens of Calgary.

Dawn LeMaistre

Office Administrator

Okotoks Oilers Jr. A Hockey Club

www.okotoksoilers.com

ph:  403-995-2255  fax:  403-995-2237