ICE Classroom of the Game Presented by Cranbrook Kia Available for Second Straight Season
September 7, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kootenay Ice News Release
Cranbrook, B.C. - The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club is pleased to announce that the Classroom of the Game presented by Cranbrook Kia will be available for the second straight season.
Cranbrook Kia is the presenting sponsor for the initiative for the 2018-19 season. As part of the sponsorship, Kia will donate 340 youth tickets to the program.
"We are extremely excited to sponsor the Kootenay ICE Classroom of the Game program this year," explained Mitch Tibbo, General Manager of Cranbrook Kia. "We feel that being able to offer children a chance to get out and see the games with their friends is something they may not get the opportunity to do and can go a long way into setting a great fan foundation for the team in the coming years."
"It's a great initiative by [Matt Cockell] and his team at ICE Sports Group to recognize this and make sure it's part of their home games," Tibbo added.
Classrooms in the East Kootenay region can apply to become the ICE Classroom of the Game by filling out a form under the Classroom of the Game tab at www.kootenayICE.net. Following that, a member of the ICE staff will contact a representative of the classroom to coordinate a game date and other specific details.
Last season, the program was a big success. Close to 30 classrooms from across the East Kootenay region attended ICE home games thanks to donated tickets from the community.
ABOUT ICE YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Last season, the ICE hosted over 4,500 youth via programs such as the ICE Classroom of the Game, Minor Hockey Team of the Game, Student of the Game, Community Group of the Game and many other community initiatives.
ICE Youth Programming provides an opportunity for youth groups to attend ICE games and is supported by donated tickets to the ICE. CLICK HERE
The Invermere Pre-season Classic presented by Kootenay Insurance Services and Kootenay Savings Credit Union is taking place on Friday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
ICE Gear Store at Western Financial Place
Inside Edge Boutique + Sports
Konig Meat & Sausage Company
Lambert Kipp Pharmacy
Kootenay ICE 2018-19 season seats are available. Gets yours at the ICE Gear Store at Western Financial Place, by calling 250-417-0322 or by visiting www.icecountry.ca.
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