Cougars Announce First Mega 50/50 Jackpot of the Season
November 1, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
PRINCE GEORGE, BC- The Prince George Cougars and Canadian Tire Prince George are excited to announce the first Mega 50/50 Jackpot of the season on Essential Personnel Night on Saturday, November 13th against the Kelowna Rockets.
The winner is guaranteed $30,000 and Mega 50/50 Jackpot tickets can be purchased online right now through the Cougars 50/50 Society page (Must be 19 plus; know your limit, play within it).
The guaranteed $60,000 jackpot is sponsored by Canadian Tire Prince George and proceeds will be donated to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation for Cardiac Care in the North.
"Never before has the need been greater to support healthcare in the North," said Selen Alpay, owner Canadian Tire Prince George. "You just have to look at what's happening right now in the world. It gives me great pleasure to support the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, a charity near and dear to me. I encourage everyone to get out for the game, and support healthcare in the North."
"We are so honoured by the generous commitment to the Mega 50/50 Jackpot from Selen and Canadian Tire," said Judy Neiser, CEO for Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation. "He has been an amazing supporter of so much in this community and this is a very exciting night to be a part of. It would be great to see everyone get out to support the Cougars, and support healthcare - with this, everyone becomes a winner."
November 13th is the first ever Essential Personnel Night at the CN Centre.
Essential Personnel Night will recognize and honour essential workers in our community that have been so crucial during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
"Despite many challenges and hurdles, we are fortunate to be back to not only playing hockey this season but continuing to work with great partners to be able to give back to our community," said Cougars Vice President, Business Andy Beesley."
Tickets start at just $16 and are available at the TicketsNorth box office at the CN Centre, by phone (1-888-293-6613), or online at www.ticketsnort.ca.
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