***Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity*** Hayley Wickenheiser brings young female hockey players together for World Hockey Festival

Thursday, November 26, 2014
Markin MacPhail Arena at WinSport

Time  

Event 

Location

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

'Let's Glow Girls' Opening Reception: The
reception will feature DJs, snacks, several
glow-in-the-dark party games and various
special guests including Natalie Spooner,
Meaghan Mikkelson, and representatives
from Czech Republic Consulate.

Markin MacPhail Arena

Friday, November 27, 2014 – Various opportunities from 1:45 to 3:00 p.m.
Markin MacPhail Arena at WinSport

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Team Mexico Midget plays the Czech 
Republic:

• Hayley Wickenheiser available for
  interviews
• Mexico and Czech Republic players
  available for interview before or after game
• Atom (eight and nine year olds) team
  members from Mexico who are playing on
  a Camrose team will be available to interview
  prior to 2:30 p.m. game

Markin MacPhail – Arena D

2:30 p.m.

Camrose and Mexico vs. Strathcona Atom
Stars: Team Mexico had five girls aged eight
and nine who wanted to participate in Canadian
Tire WickFest with their older peers. There weren't
enough girls for a team, so Hockey Alberta worked
closely with the organizers to allow the girls to join
a team from Camrose who had a very small roster.
Coaches from Mexico and Camrose will be on the
bench. They are available to talk about how hockey
brings the world together.

Markin MacPhail – Arena A

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Punch Like a Girl-Muay Thai and Kickboxing for
Dryland Training:

• World Muay Thai Champion runs session
  for 80 girls

Markin MacPhail – Meeting Rooms

Any time

Media can capture B-Roll footage of various off-ice
clinics and workshops, tournament games, etc.

Saturday, November 28, 2014
Markin MacPhail Arena at WinSport

4:45 p.m.

West Northumberland Game Honouring
Grace Bowen:  In memory of Grace Bowen,
a young hockey player from Cobourg, ON, her
hockey team, the West Northumberland, will
participate in Canadian Tire WickFest.

Markin MacPhail – Arena A

5:15 p.m.

Calgary Inferno vs. Brampton Thunder:
This is one of the most anticipated games
with many Canadian Tire WickFest
participants in attendance.

Markin MacPhail – Arena A