Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Sunday, March 19th, 2006
6:00PM

Legendary Hockey Heroes Return To Victoria Legendary Hockey Heroes  Return To Victoria

Victoria, BC – An all new roster of hockey Hall of Fame and legendary hockey players return to Victoria for the Oldtimers Hockey Challenge Classic taking place Sunday, March 19, 2006, 6:00 pm at the Save-On-Food Memorial Center, featuring the Legendary Hockey Heroes vs Greater Victoria Police Hockey Team.

Led by Hall of Fame members Lanny McDonald, Gilbert Perreault, Steve Shutt and Dale Hawerchuk, the cast of players includes Dave Williams, Gary Nylund, Bob Bourne, Doug Bodger, Glenn Anderson, Jimmy Mann, Ron Hoggarth (Referee) and Richard Brodeur (Goalie).

The Greater Victoria Police Hockey Team is pleased to welcome the Legendary Hockey Heroes to Victoria. The Oldtimers’ Hockey Challenge Classic tour is family fun entertainment appearing in over 60 cities from coast to coast in Canada. It is the most successful tour of its kind in North America and raises money for charity in each city it visits. The portion of the funds raised from the Victoria game will go towards VICTORIA POLICE ATHLETIC FOUNDATION.

The Oldtimers Hockey Challenge Classic improves its lineup each year and is proud to have recently retired NHL players on the roster. New addition Stephane Richer and Dave Elliett are excited to be on the tour.

The Oldtimers Challenge Classic is designed to give fans and players alike an opportunity to celebrate a common joy of the game while at the same time giving much needed funds to worthy organizations. Long time Oldtimers Hockey Challenge Classic player/coach Bobby Hull sees this tour as a unique event that may never be duplicated.

”This is the last group of NHLers you’ll see doing this kind of charity work and giving back to the communities and fans who gave so much to them.” – Bobby Hull

Tickets for the Oldtimers Hockey Challenge Classic are currently being sold through a tele-canvassing campaign to local Victoria residents and businesses. For more information on the Oldtimers Hockey Challenge Classic please visit:

www.oldtimershockey.com

Purchase your ticket at www.selectyourtickets.com and you are eligible for a Free Skate with the Legendary Hockey Heroes Players between 3:00pm –4:00pm at Bear Mountain Arena

Tickets: $20.00 Each, $60.00 Family Pack of 4 Tickets + s/c
Tickets on Sale: January 2006

Tickets: see www.selectyourtickets.com for ticket information.

Methods of Payment:
1) Cash
2) Debit
3) MasterCard
4) Visa

Random Line-up Policy:
- ½ hour before on-sale, numbers will be handed out to all individuals waiting to purchase tickets.
- 5 minutes before on-sale a number will be drawn. That is where the line-up will begin.
- Numbers preceding the number drawn will line up sequentially.
- Any patrons arriving after the draw will line up after the last ticket handed out.

Box Office:
Box Office Information

ROSTER

#30 Richard Brodeur
He recorded 16 Pro shut outs during his 16 year NHL career with Quebec Nordiques, New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks and Hartford Whalers. His nickname is KING RICHARD.

#6 Jimmy Mann
A first round draft choice with the Winnipeg Jets in 1979. Was one of the meanest glove dropping brawlers in the NHL. Went on to play in Quebec and Pittsburgh as well.

#29 Gaston Gingras
Through 10 NHL seasons, split between Montreal, Toronto and St. Louis, he established himself as one of the fastest players in the league. The smooth-skating defenseman was part of the Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens in 1986.

#44 Michael Burgess
He has performed and acted across Canada and throughout the world. He has sung the National Anthems in 7 languages at 2 Canada Cups and 87 and 91, the NHL Allstar Game in Madison Square Gardens in New York and at the Spengler Cup at Davos Switzerland. He was the first person ever to sing the Canadian Anthem live for a Maple Leafs Game. He is a talented hockey player.

#2 Gary Nylund
He played 10 years in the NHL with Toronto, Chicago and the Islanders. Nylund was the #1 draft choice of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1982. He was named the best Junior Defenseman at the World Championships. A Firefighter in Delta, B.C. for 14 years.

#15 Tony Currie
His 8-year career in the NHL was spent with St. Louis, Vancouver and Hartford. Currie’s best year in the NHL was in 1980-81 with the Blues when he tallied 55 points in 60 games while adding 16 points in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

#14 Bob Bourne
With 14 NHL seasons under his belt, he won the Bill Masterton Award for dedication and perseverance. He can proudly claim to be part of four Stanley Cup championships while playing center for the New York Islanders. He was a member of the 1984 Canada Cup championship team.

#22 Tiger Williams
A fan favorite wherever he played during his 14-season NHL career, whether it was Toronto, Vancouver, Detroit, Los Angeles or Hartford, ‘Tiger’ kicked butt and took names, finishing his career with a record 3.966 penalty minutes.

#37 Glenn Anderson
He was a key component of the Edmonton Oilers’ dynasty in the 80’s, helping bring five Stanley Cup championships to that franchise. After three seasons in Toronto, he earned another Cup win with the Rangers. An Olympian and multiple Canada Cup winner

#29 Igor Kravchuk
He was an Olympic champion with the Soviet team in 1988 and 92, and collected silver in 1990 Winter Games. In 1990, he played with the World
Champion Soviets as well. This defenseman scored 53 goals and 150 assists in 498 NHL games, dressing for Chicago, Edmonton, St. Louis and Ottawa.

#38 Gary Leeman
A speedy right-winger who play nearly 700 NHL games between 1983 and 1997 with Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and St. Louis .He is best known as a gritty scoring machine with the Maple Leafs for 9 years with a 50 goal season to his credit in 1089-90. He formed the “Hound Line” with Wendel Clark and Russ Courtnall while helping the Leafs come within a game of the semi-finals.

#11 Gilbert Perreault (Hall of Fame)
He was the # 1 NHL draft choice and the greatest scorer in Buffalo Saber history. He “centered” the famous Saber line with Martin and Robert. Led the NHL Allstars to the Canada Cup in 1976. Classic Center Linesman and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

#22 Steve Shutt (Hall of Fame)
A first round draft choice for Montreal, during his rookie season in 1972-73, he and the Canadiens won the Stanley Cup. He blossomed into one of the highest-scoring left wingers in NHL history. In 9 of his 13 NHL seasons, he scored 30 or more goals. He helped Montreal win four Consecutive Stanley Cup championships between 76 and 79. He won one Canada Cup and in 1993, he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

#10 Dale Hawerchuk (Hall of Fame)
In 1981-82 with the Winnipeg Jets, he tallied 103 points and was named the NHL’s rookie of the year. In 10 of his 16 seasons in the NHL, he scored 30 or more goals in a season. He finished his career with an amazing 518 goals. He is a two-time Canada Cup champion and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.

#19 Bryan Trottier (Hall of Fame)
He had an amazing 18-season career as one of the most prolific forwards in the NHL, helping the Islanders win 4 straight Stanley Cup championships and later, 2 with Pittsburgh. He has earned the Art Ross Trophy, the Calder Trophy, the Conn Smythe Trophy, a Hart Trophy, the King Clancy Trophy and had 4 NHL All-Star selections. He represented Canada in one Canada Cup. He was made an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997.

Ron Hoggarth - Referee
Officiated in the NHL for 23 years.
He refereed 1500 games, 3 Stanley Cups, 3 All-Star Games.

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