WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Genesis Properties Named Host Hotels

Published on March 17, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Brandon, Manitoba - With the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup less than two months away, the Local Host Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that Genesis Hospitality and its two Brandon properties - Victoria Inn and The Royal Oak Inn have been chosen the Host Hotels for the 11-day National Championship.

In addition to serving as the Host Hotels, the Victoria and Royal Oak Inn and Suites will be home to two of the four competing clubs. As well, the Victoria Inn will host the MasterCard Memorial Cup Opening Gala, scheduled for Thursday, May 13th. In addition to serving as the official Arrival to Brandon Ceremony of the Memorial Cup, the Banquet will be used to introduce the public to the Champions of the Quebec Major Junior, the Ontario and Western Hockey League.

The Memorial Cup Host Hotels will also serve as site of the Memorial Cup Golf Tournament Breakfast as well as the Volunteer Appreciation to be held the week immediately following the prestigious Championship.

A limited number of tickets to the Opening Gala will go on sale later this month. In the meantime, for more information be sure to visit the official website of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup at www.mastercardmemorialcup.com/2010

"This is exciting to be involved in a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Wheat Kings, Brandon and the community," says Genesis Hospitality Executive President Kevin Swark.

"We the Victoria Inn and Royal Oak Inn jumped at the occasion to become the Host Hotel Sponsor. It gives us great pleasure to support Kelly McCrimmon and the Brandon Wheat Kings in hosting the MasterCard Memorial Cup. Kelly's strong will, determination and vision will become reality on May 14th - Congratulations Kelly and your team. "

The 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup is scheduled to run from May 14-23rd at Brandon's Keystone Centre, marking the first time that the Championship has been hosted in the province of Manitoba since becoming a Tournament format.

On the ice, the Wheat Kings continue preparations for their best of seven WHL opening round series with the Swift Current Broncos. The first two games of the WHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series will be played this Friday and Saturday nights at Westman Place.

ABOUT THE ROYAL OAK: With banquet and meeting facilities, on-site restaurant and nightclub, the Royal Oak Inn and Suites offers a complete accommodations package for the personal or business traveler. In addition to having beautiful luxury suites, the Royal Oak Inn has Meeting and Banquet Rooms, Indoor Pool and Waterslide, Secure Underground parking.

ABOUT THE VICTORIA INN: Experience luxury and comfort with our well-appointed guestrooms, host of in room amenities, indoor pool, on site dining and 20,000 square feet of convention space, the Victoria Inn Brandon has set a new standard for hospitality in western Manitoba.

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