Pats and HRI Partner on Pee-Wee Classic
Published on January 16, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats are pleased to announce a new community initiative in conjunction with Hockey Regina. Beginning with the 2012 event the Regina Pats have committed to become the lead sponsor for HRI's annual Pee-Wee tournament for the next three (3) years, the Tournament will now be known as the Regina Pats Pee-Wee Classic. This event has long been recognized as one of the top tournaments in Western Canada and we will once again be witness to some of the top Pee-Wee aged players during the weekend games.
"Our intention is to work with the organizers and partner with HRI to help grow this tournament and build on what is already a quality event" commented Pats President Brent Parker "Every year the Regina Pats funnel close to $100,000 into HRI and its various programs as well as other local charities and user groups and this is another opportunity for us to contribute to Minor Hockey in Southern Saskatchewan and our community. We have had many of our current and former player take part in this tournament over the years and it will be exciting to watch some of the future WHL stars showcase their talents here in Regina" continued Parker.
As part of the Pats participation in the event every tournament participant will be a guest of the Pats at our home game on Friday January 26 as the Pats entertain the Swift Current Broncos and each participating Pee-Wee team will have a representative introduced on ice as part of a special pre-game ceremony before that nights WHL game. The tournament will also see the names of the eight division renamed after former Regina Pat players; Jordan Eberle, Josh Harding, Mike Sillinger, Rick Rypien, Derek Boogaard, Jamie Heward, Dale Derkatch and Derek Morris.
Blair Watson, HRI Managing Director - "We are excited about our partnership with the Regina Pats. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of this tournament and it is widely regarded as the premier Pee-Wee Tournament in Western Canada. The newly named Regina Pats Pee-Wee Classic has seen many current and former Pat greats participate including Jordan Eberle who was a tournament All Star in 2003 with the Regina Kings. This partnership brings together two prestigious organizations and we look forward to enhancing our relationship"
This year's tournament runs from January 26-29 at the Cooperators Centre at Evraz Place with the finals taking place on Sunday January 29th.
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