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WHL Ride for the Kids Hits Regina Tomorrow

June 8, 2011 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Calgary, AB -- The ‚¬ËœWHL Ride for the Kids', presented by Scotiabank, in support of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan, continues on Wednesday, June 8 as the riders trek from Swift Current down the Trans-Canada Highway to Moose Jaw, a 173.3 kilometer distance.

Over 35 WHL and NHL Alumni will participate in the first ever WHL Ride For The Kids June 5 to 9 as they trade in their skates for bikes and ride across the province in support of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.

The province-wide event will feature WHL Alumni riding over 650 km across the province with stops in all 5 WHL centers - Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Regina. Each of the 5 WHL centers will stage a special fundraising event with all proceeds going to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.

Wednesday, June 8 - Swift Current to Moose Jaw

From:

Scotiabank, 280 Central Ave. N, Swift Current, SK

To: Scotiabank, 303 Main St. N, Moose Jaw, SK

Total Distance: 173.3 km Driving Time: 1hrs, 41 mins

Cycling Time: 7 hrs

Riders: Kelly Chase, Curtis Leschyshyn, Dave Chartier, Mike Keane, Colby Armstrong, Riley Armstrong, Kevin Kaminsky, Darcy Hordichuk, Derek Dorsett, Clarke Wilm, Ron Robison (WHL Commissioner)

Other Alumni attending the event:

Barret Jackman, Mike Sillinger, Josh Harding, Derek Kletzel, Jordan Eberle, Jamie Heward

8:00am

Scotiabank Community Send-Off - speakers/autographs

Scotiabank - 280 Central Ave N, Swift Current

7 hour ride time + breaks

4:00pm

Arrive Scotiabank - Welcome celebration - speakers/autographs

Scotiabank - 303 Main St. N, Moose Jaw

6:30pm

WHL Ride for the Kids Social

Hillcrest Golf Club

Reception for Public

8:30 Reception / Auction for Men's Night Participants

For further information on the event visit whl.ca/whlrideforthekids.

Regina Schedule Thursday, June 9th

Moose Jaw to Regina

8:30am

Scotiabank Community Send-off - speakers/autographs

Scotiabank, 303 Main St N, Moose Jaw

3 hour ride time

11:30am

Scotiabank Welcome / Finale Celebration - speakers/autographs

Scotiabank, 4110 South Albert St., Regina

1:00pm

Sticks on Rose Street Hockey Golf Tournament

7:00pm

Red Blue & Bling Gala - Grand Finale

Ramada Hotel Ballroom - 1818 Victoria Ave

Red Blue & Bling

The star studded line-up for "Red Blue & Bling" Dinner and Auction on Thursday June 9th at the Ramada Ball Room continues to grow.

This gala event will allow those to mingle with current and past hockey greats that so far include: Kelly Chase, Curtis Leschyshyn, Dave Chartier, Mike Keane, Colby Armstrong, Riley Armstrong, Jamie Heward, Barret Jackman, Mike Sillinger, Josh Harding and Jordan Eberle.

There will be live and silent auctions that will include unique sports memorabilia, NHL experiences and tons more. The highlight of the Red Blue & Bling Dinner and Auction will be a live Celebrity Q & A.

The Shooting Stars Foundation, founded by Jamie Heward and Mike Sillinger have partnered with the Regina Pats in hosting Red, Blue & Bling Dinner and Auction. All proceeds raised from the event will be distributed to local Children's Charities including the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan, Regina Palliative Care and Breakfast for Learning.

For more information on how to purchase tickets for Red Blue and Bling or the WHL Ride for the Kids go to www.reginapats.com and click on the "community" banner or head to ww.shootingstarsfoudation.ca.

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