Bulldogs Announce 2006 Bell Canadian Open Partnership
December 22, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Hamilton, Ontario (RCGA) -The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club and officials for the 2006 Bell Canadian Open are pleased to announce agreement on an official marketing partnership. The partnership includes cross-promotional ticketing and on-site advertising initiatives that will debut this month and run throughout next September's Bell Canadian Open.
"The Bulldogs are thrilled to be partnering with the RCGA," stated Brian Lewis, the Bulldogs' Executive Director of Operations. "We are confident this partnership will be beneficial not only to the Bulldogs and the RCGA, but also to the public as it will provide additional outlets for people to become familiar with both organizations."
Today's announcement builds early momentum for Canada's only PGA Tour event which returns next summer to the venerable Hamilton Golf and Country Club. In 2003 PGA Tour veteran Bob Tway edged fellow American Brad Faxon in a playoff (third extra hole) to claim his first career Canadian Open title.
"This unifies two premier sports entertainment properties and we are excited to be partnering with the Bulldogs," said Craig Sharp, Managing Director, Sales, Marketing and Communications for the Royal Canadian Golf Association. "The 2003 Bell Canadian Open in Hamilton was one of our most successful tournaments ever. What a dynamic way to send an early message to the community about 2006," added Sharp.
About the 2006 Bell Canadian Open
The stars of the PGA Tour will be featured at the 2006 Bell Canadian Open from September 4-10, 2006 at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For updated corporate hospitality, tickets, and volunteer information please visit www.bellcanadianopen.ca.
About the Hamilton Bulldogs (American Hockey League)
The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club, which competes in the American Hockey League (AHL) and is currently in its 10th season, is the top affiliate of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens. In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. In addition to providing entertainment with on-ice product and game-day activities, the Bulldogs are committed to enriching the community of Hamilton through programs such as the Bulldogs Youth Fund and Healthy HABits. For more information on the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club, please visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
About the Royal Canadian Golf Association: The Royal Canadian Golf Association is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing close to 400,000 members nationwide. In addition to providing core services such as the Rules of Golf, handicapping, support of turfgrass and environmental research, and CN Future Links, Canada's national junior golf program and supporting the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, the RCGA also conducts Canada's most prestigious golf championships. The Bell Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women's Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while six regional junior championships, 10 national amateur championships and the CN Canadian Women's Tour showcase the best of Canadian golf. For more information please visit www.rcga.org.
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