If you would like some general information on this event, please scroll to the bottom of this page to see our Press Release.

News

Sloan Performing at Rink

Sloan will be performing at De LaSalle Arena (131 Farnham Ave.) on Thursday, March 24^th at 8PM. Please be aware that this isn’t a concert and they will only be playing music during stoppages in play, the Zamboni flood and team warm-ups.

New Community Initiatives

On top of collecting non-perishable food for the Daily Bread Food Bank at all the Arenas, we are involved with a new charity this year, ArtsCan Circle. We are collecting used instruments, music accessories and music books for them at our Merch Table at De LaSalle Arena (131 Farnham Ave.). Read more at http://www.exclaimhockey.ca/charities.html

There will be information available on registering with and donating to Canadian Blood Services at the Merch Table at De LaSalle Arena (131 Farnham Ave.).

Victims of Jets Go Relief Fund. Ten hockey players were victims of the Jets Go demise in their traveling plans of getting to the tournament. We will have a donation tin set up at the Merch Table at De LaSalle Arena to help them in the added expense of purchasing new plane tickets at full price and covering the Jets Go ticket if they aren’t insured.

Darren McCarty Laces 'em Up

Darren McCarty of the Detroit Red Wings straps on the skates with the Rubber Road Red Rings in their game on Friday, 1PM at De LaSalle Arena (131 Farnham Ave.). You can catch Darren and his band Grinder playing at Lee's Palace (529 Bloor St. W.) the night before or at the Drake hotel (1150 Queen St. W.) on Saturday, 1PM - all ages show. Both shows are with the Chickens.

Activities and Notices

First Aid

Has been organized by Sarah Knox and is available throughout most of the tournament. We would especially like to thank the volunteers Kiara Fine, Ms. Waye and of course Sarah, without whom this wouldn’t have happened. Red Cross is providing First Aid, as well.

Free Family Skate

Friday, March 25^th, 2PM
McCormick Arena – 179 Brock Ave.
Everyone is invited for an open skate from 2PM to 4PM on Friday in the small rink with the Easter Bunny (we hope).

The Exclaim! Cup Minor Hockey Challenge

Sunday, March 27^th, 2PM
De LaSalle College Arena – 131 Farnham Ave.
There will be 2 novice (8 year olds and under) hockey teams of kids related to Exclaim! Cup players and kids from the Parkdale Flames Minor Hockey Association are squaring off.

The Goalie Derby

Sunday, March 27^th, 2PM
De LaSalle College Arena – 131 Farnham Ave.
All the tournament goalies and any player that wants to put on goalie equipment has been challenged to take part in the "Goalie Derby" to be held prior to the Minor Hockey Challenge at 2pm. At stake will be the coveted "Fastest Goalie" belt

The rules are simple:
One lap around the rink - no holds barred.
Goalies must wear full goalie equipment included goalie skates and stick.

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 27^th, 3:30PM
De LaSalle College Arena – 131 Farnham Ave.
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, 3:30PM at De LaSalle College. Please meet at the Canteen truck. All youngsters are invited and encouraged to share the loot evenly.

Merchandise Tables

De LaSalle College Arena – 131 Farnham Ave.
There is a merchandise table with swag from all the teams set up at the De LaSalle Arena throughout the weekend. We’ll also be peddling CDs from musicians involved in the tournament.

Canteens

De LaSalle College Arena – 131 Farnham Ave.
Hot n’ Ready Craft Service is providing food and refreshments throughout the day.

McCormick Arena – 179 Brock Ave.
The Nixon room located behind the penalty box will be open on Friday providing food and refreshments

Movie

Sunday, March 27^th, 7:30PM
Gladstone Hotel – 1214 Queen St. W.
We’ll be showing the documentary, Les Chiefs, before the Awards Presentation. Copies of the DVD will be available to purchase.
www.leschiefs.com