OHL Owen Sound Attack

Pink in the Rink Set for Saturday

Published on February 8, 2012 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Owen Sound Attack News Release


The Owen Sound Attack will have a bit of a different look at home this weekend when they take to the ice surface at the Bayshore. The Canadian Cancer Society and the Owen Sound Attack are teaming up to host "Pink in the Rink" this Saturday, February 11th. The night will be full of pink while raising money for life saving breast cancer research and programs and services with the society. The Attack will be wearing brand new Pink Jersey's to honour loved ones who could not be here with us and in celebration of those who are as they take on the Peterborough Pete's who have in the past held their own Pink in the Rink event.

The jersey auction has begun at http://auction.chl.ca/ and will go to February 29th!

Limited edition Pink t-shirts are still available at many locations in Owen Sound; Boston Pizza, The Canadian Cancer Society office, The Attack Shack, BDO, Centennial Windows and 92.3 The Dock for $20 each. A limited supply is available.

Be sure to be one of the 1st 200 women to the game and receive pink carnations compliments of Awesome Blossoms being handed out by Owen Sound Girls Hockey. It is going to be a sea of pink so be sure to dress up your pink Attack shirts with your favorite pair of pants, a boa or hat! Even KIA is planning to "pinkify" their intermission vehicle to support the event. Also attending game night will be The Quota Club with breast cancer hockey pins. Also, be sure to pick up your complimentary Pink Rally towel from Tamara Govier of Investors Group or your Thunderstick supplied by Springmount Tim-br Mart located in the concourse on game night.

Try your luck with a puck.purchase your rubber puck, you might just win one of 5 prizes in the puck toss or check out the silent auction happening in the concourse.

There will be a GREAT silent auction in the upper concourse that evening, again with all of the proceeds going to the Bluewater Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Auction Items Include:

1. Dinner and a movie theatre package, donated by The Chaise Lounge and The Roxy Theatre. Value $175

2. Signed and numbered limited edition print of Alexander Ovechkin painted by Canadian sports artist Tony Harris. This print has been inspected, numbered and then signed by the artist in 2008. Ovechkin is wearing his Washington Capitol's Assistant Jersey. Donated by Ken McManus, Centennial Windows. Value $500

3. Mommy "Make-over" at The Centre for Personal Enhancement. Value $200

4. NHL Jersey donated by DPS Liquidation

5. NHL Jersey donated by DPS Liquidation

6. NHL Jersey donated by Mister Transmission

7. $75 gift certificate from The Sunset Grille, Blue Mountain.

8. Transmission Service donated by Mister Transmission, Valued at $149

9. Set of Raptors Tickets plus a $75 Keg Gift Certificate. Donated by Steve Lowe and The Goodwill family. Value $225

10. Night out Package - 2 tickets to Feb 22nd Attack game plus a $50 Gift certificate from Shorty's. Donated by Baywest Toyota and Shorty's. Value $115.

11. Wax and Polish, donated by Baywest Toyota. Value $50

12. Game worn, signed 2011 Attack jersey donated by The Attack.

13. Pro-stock Mercury Jersey, donated by The Attack

14. Hockey Night in Canada jersey, donated by Canadian Tire. Value $80

15. Pink Rag Quilt, donated by Brenda Hawthorne

16. Handmade Scarf, donated by Kim Hawthorne

17. Pink hand knit blanket, donated by Brenda Hawthorne

18. Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Executive ring, valued at $350. Donated by Nuage.

19. Signed 2012 Attack jersey, donated by The Goodwill's

20. NHL Jersey (Montreal Canadians) signed by Guy Lafleur. Donated by Steve Lowe.

21. $50 gift certificate from The Sunset Grille, Blue Mountain.

22. $200 Gift Certificate at Stone Tree Golf and Fitness Centre. Donated by RJ Buys and Associates Inc.

23. Autographed Youth TPS "Pink Stick"

24. Game Worn Peterborough Petes Liam Heelis Jersey donated by the Peterborough Petes

Tickets for the February 11th game are still available and are on sale at www.attackhockey.com or by calling 371-7452. Tickets can also be purchased by visiting the Attack Box Office in the main lobby of the Bayshore Community Centre.

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