2008 Hockey Challenge Celebrity Game Participants Announced
February 13, 2008 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Seattle Thunderbirds News Release
Seattle, February 13, 2008 - The Seattle Thunderbirds, in conjunction with the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Western Washington and Alaska, are pleased to announce the names of the celebrities playing in the 2008 Hockey Challenge Celebrity All-Star game.
Celebrities scheduled to appear include: Tom Arnold (Pride, True Lies), Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210; Tombstone), Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville), Paul Guilfoyle (CSI), Jason Thompson (General Hospital), Cameron Bancroft (24: Day 4, Hockeyville on CBC), Brian Basset (Red and Rover and Adam @ Home cartoonist), Kelly Tysland (formerly Kelly Stephens 2006 U.S. Women's Olympic hockey bronze medalist), Bill Wixey (KCPQ news anchor), Brad Goode (KING news anchor), Ian Furness (KJR 950 AM Host) and Steve The Producer (KISW 99.9 FM Host).
Former T-Birds alumni that will play in the game include Jamie Huscroft, Pat Smith, Al Kinisky, Regan Mueller, Brett Duncan, Blake Knox, Troy Hyatt and Lloyd Shaw. The Hockey Challenge, in its 10th year, will take place on Saturday, March 1, at KeyArena. Over the past nine years the Hockey Challenge has raised over $3.5 million for the Seattle Ronald McDonald House.
Hockey teams formed by sponsors such as Microsoft, along with celebrities appearing in the Celebrity Game on March 1, skate to support the children and families served by RMHC.
A ticket to the Hockey Challenge gives fans access to all Challenge events on March 1. Events include the Celebrity Game and autograph session, all other Challenge games and the T-Birds game that night against the Kelowna Rockets at 6 p.m. The Celebrity Game is scheduled to start after the T-Birds game ends. The Celebrity autograph session will commence at 5 p.m. and last until 5:30 p.m.
All proceeds from the Hockey Challenge directly support operations of the Seattle Ronald McDonald House, which provides a "home-away-from-home" for children and their families during medical treatment, making each day a little easier. In fact, last year the Seattle Ronald McDonald House provided accommodations for 1,200 families.
To purchase tickets to the Hockey Challenge call the Thunderbirds at 206-448-PUCK or go online at www.seattlethunderbirds.com.
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