Advisory - Olympians and Toronto Furies to Help with Scotiabank Girls Hockey Fest at Air Canada Centre on Sunday

TORONTO, April 19, 2013 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	The Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Furies and Scotiabank will host hundreds of lucky young female hockey players at this year's Scotiabank Girls Hockey Fest.  These developing athletes will have a special opportunity to learn on-ice and off-ice hockey skills from Canadian Olympic gold medal winners Tessa Bonhomme, Sami-Jo Small and other members of the Toronto Furies.  Scotiabank Girls Hockey Fest will also include a tour of Air Canada Centre, raffle prizes, gift bags and speeches from veteran female hockey players.
WHO :	Tessa Bonhomme and Sami Jo Small, Canadian Olympic gold medalists
	Members of the CWHL's Toronto Furies
	Vara Kulasingam, Scotiabank Branch Manager, Toronto Region
	Interview and Photo opportunities available
WHEN:	Sunday, April, 21, 2013
	9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - On-ice skills session
	- Off-ice skills session
	- Tour of Air Canada Centre
	12:10 p.m.             - Guest speakers
	Media are invited to attend between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
WHERE:	Gate 2 Air Canada Centre 40 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5J 2X2

 

SOURCE: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.

JAMIE DEANS
MANAGER, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
416.815.5445

ABBY ALBINO
ASSISTANT, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
416.815.5455