OHL London Knights

Knights announce intention to big on 2008 MasterCard Memorial Cup

Published on January 12, 2007 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
London Knights News Release


The London Knights Hockey Club is pleased to announce their intention to bid on the 2008 MasterCard Memorial Cup.

The tournament, which returns to Ontario for the 2007-08 season, was last hosted by London as the Knights went on to capture their first Memorial Cup in their 40th anniversary season. A formal letter of intent will be submitted to the Ontario Hockey League on February 2nd allowing the Knights the opportunity to formally bid to host the tournament in London.

"We believe that this bid will be great for the city and for the London Knights said General Manager Mark Hunter. "The tremendous support shown by our fans and the business community was a catalyst to winning our first bid in 2004. We really believe that the fans will support us as we try to bring the tournament back to London in 2008"

Trevor Whiffen, Governor of the London Knights and Chairman of the 2004 Memorial Cup said "There is no question that the City of London would enthusiastically welcome the opportunity to host this great event again in 2008. The London Knights organization is very excited about this possibility, and promises to stage the best Memorial Cup event ever if we are fortunate enough to be given the opportunity."

John Winston, General Manager of Tourism London said of the bid "This is a sterling opportunity to once again partner with the London Knights to secure a major sporting event for London. As witnessed in 2005 the financial impact and national exposure of a Memorial Cup Tournament can be substantial and we believe that London and region will demonstrate significant support for what is considered to be the premier showcase of Canadian junior hockey."

Brian Ohl, General Manager of the John Labatt Centre was equally excited about the bid stating "With the leadership of Mark and Dale Hunter and the tremendous support of the fans of the City of London, we realize that a great opportunity exists to bring the Memorial Cup tournament back to London and we are fully supportive of this initiative".

Once again the fans will be as critical to the success of the bid as they were in securing the tournament for the City of London in 2004. With this in mind, the London Knights will begin to accept deposits from season ticket holders only beginning on Friday, January 12th at 2:00 p.m. Season ticket holders will be given priority to purchase tickets on this date with the Knights box office remaining open prior to, during and following Friday's game with the Erie Otters.

The general public will have an opportunity to purchase tickets beginning Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

Details on the sale of ticket packages are as follows:

Season Ticket Holder on Sale, January 12th at 2:00 p.m.

- Accepting deposits of $25.00 per seat

- Price: $400.00 per 8 game package which includes a Tie Breaker Game, if needed

- Both the London Knights & John Labatt Centre box office will accept deposits

- Please note: season ticket holders will not be guaranteed their current seat(s) due to CHL ticketing requirements found within the Bid Guidelines but will be guaranteed to get the best available seats. Season Ticket Holders have first right of refusal on the number of season tickets in their current season ticket account. You may purchase additional tickets during the General Public on Sale beginning on January 23rd, 2007 @ 10:00 AM.

General Public on Sale, January 23rd @ 10:00 a.m. - Limit of four based on availability

- Accepting deposits of $25.00 per seat

- Price: $440.00 per 8 game package which includes a Tie Breaker Game, if needed

- Seat locations will be awarded in a lottery format if needed with a limit

For ticket information call the London Knights Box Office at 519-681-0800 ext. 1. In person, visit the London Knights Armoury Souvenir Shop located off Talbot St. or stop by the Gate 4 Box Office located off Dundas St. during game nights.

The general public can also place their deposits at the John Labatt Centre Box Office or online at www.johnlabattcentre.com

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