Hitmen to Host TELUS BE BRAVE Anti-Bullying Game
February 26, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen host the TELUS BE BRAVE Anti-Bullying Game tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 27, against the Swift Current Broncos. Game time is 11:00 a.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
This educational event will see over 14,000 Calgary and area students in attendance to learn about the importance of acceptance and bullying prevention from two guest speakers, concourse displays and in-game activities. Calgary Stampeders Alumnus, two-time Grey Cup Champion and TELUS Wise Ambassador for Stamp of a Champ program Rob Cote will lead the TELUS Wise Digital Pledge to #EndBullying prior to puck drop. Akeem Haynes, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and self-help author, will speak in the first intermission and Rilee Manybears, athlete from Siksika Nation and ambassador for the AMA Youth Run Club, will address the crowd in the second intermission.
Due to the large number of school buses arriving at the Scotiabank Saddledome, fans attending the Hitmen-Broncos game are encouraged to arrive early or use public transportation in order to avoid parking delays.
Game tickets for the general public are still available for purchase.
WHO: Rob Cote, Stampeders Alumnus and TELUS Wise Ambassador for Stamp of a Champ program Akeem Haynes, 2016 Canadian Olympic 4x100m relay bronze medalist and self-help author Rilee Manybears, athlete from Siksika Nation and ambassador for the AMA Youth Run Club
WHAT: TELUS BE BRAVE Anti-Bullying Game
WHEN: TOMORROW - Wednesday, February 27, 2019
10:55 a.m. - Rob Cote to lead TELUS Wise Digital Pledge to #EndBullying
11:00 a.m. - Game time
First Intermission Guest Speaker - Akeem Haynes
Second Period TV Timeout (approx. 10-minute mark) - Student presentation
Second Intermission Guest Speaker - Rilee Manybears
WHERE: Scotiabank Saddledome Media can enter the Scotiabank Saddledome through the media/players entrance (lot D).
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