Bieksa's Buddies Charity Hockey Game vs UBC Thunderbirds
Kevin Bieksa will be joined by current and former teammates for the Bieksa’s Buddies charity game versus the UBC Thunderbirds men’s hockey team on Wednesday October 17, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The game will be held at UBC’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre and tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster.
Net proceeds from the game will benefit Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Canucks Autism Network, and the Canucks Family Education Centre.
Bieksa will be joined by Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Dan Hamhuis, Manny Malhotra, Max Lapierre, Cory Schneider, 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Willie Mitchell and others.
“We understand that there are many people impacted by the NHL lockout and we know charities such as Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Canucks Family Education Centre, and Canucks Autism Network need funds to continue operating their programs,” said Kevin Bieksa. “These organizations do great work for our community. It is important for my Buddies and I to lend a hand and with the help the UBC Thunderbirds - we have the perfect opportunity to do so.”
Game Details
Date | Wednesday October 17, 2012 | 7 PM. (Doors open at 6 PM)
Location | UBC's Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre (
DETAILS)
* Doug MItchell Thunderbird Sports Centre has a capacity of 5,000 seats
Tickets
Tickets for the Bieksa's Buddies Charity Game are all $20 (plus service fees). Proceeds from the game will be donated to Canuck Place Children's Hospice, Canucks Autism Network and Canucks Family Education Centre.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday October 6, 2012 at 10:00 am through Ticketmaster. Tickets can be purchased by logging on to
www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 1-855-985-5000 or in person at any Ticketmaster Location (
Retail Outlets)
Once tickets go on sale, check back here for link to tickets!
Click here to listen to Kevin Bieksa talk about the event on Team 1040 with Scott Rintoul and Jason Botchford.
Charities
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice provides specialized pediatric palliative care for children living with a life-threatening illness and support for their families throughout British Columbia.
www.canuckplace.org
The Canucks Autism Network provides year round, innovative, high quality sports, recreational, social and vocational programs for individuals and families living with autism, and to build awareness and capacity through community networks across British Columbia.
www.canucksautism.ca
The Canucks Family Education Centre develops and implements a seamless system of quality family literacy programming that works with existing service providers and institutions to create meaningful opportunities for children, youth, and adults to learn together.
www.cfecbc.ca
Media
For any media inquiries please contact:
Dan Elliott | Manager, Media Relations
UBC Athletics
Tel: 604.827.3090
Email:
dan.elliott@ubc.ca
www.gothunderbirds.ca
Twitter:
@ubctbirds
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