Rockets Host Talk Today Mental Health Game on Saturday
Published on February 15, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release
The Kelowna Rockets and the Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna are paired up to present Talk Today and bring awareness about the importance of mental health this Saturday when the Rockets host the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Talk Today is one of the most comprehensive mental health programs for amateur sports in Canada. Its aim is to promote the mental health of young athletes and to spread awareness about the benefits of positive mental health throughout communities across the country.
Originally launched by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division (CMHA Ontario) in partnership with the Ontario Hockey League in 2014, Talk Today expanded in 2016 when a partnership was formed between CMHA and the Canadian Hockey League. All 22 teams in the Western Hockey League are participating to create a suicide-safe network within their respective leagues and clubs.
Puck drop for the Canadian Mental Health game on Saturday is at 7:05pm.
The Rockets will be at home again on Tuesday, February 20th when they take on their B.C. Division rival the Prince George Cougars at Prospera Place.
Tickets are available for Rockets home games through selectyourtickets.com, at the Prospera Place box office or by phone at 250-762-5050.
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