NHL Alumni Join Roster for 2014 Calgary Pro-Am Alzheimer’s Hockey Tournament, April 4-6th

Feb 25, 2014

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“The Calgary Pro-Am Alzheimer’s Hockey Tournament is back and will take place April 4^th to 6^th, 2014 at Winsport Arenas. In addition to an already impressive roster, hockey greats Guy Carbonneau, Russ Courtnall, Curtis Joseph, Claude Lemieux, Lanny McDonald,Marty McSorley, Gary Roberts, Stephane Richer, Jeremy Roenick and Bryan Trottier have been added to the list with special guests Gordie Howe and Yvon Cournoyer.”

They will be joining members of the 1989 Stanley Cup rivals, the Calgary Flames and the Montreal Canadiens, as they participate in the weekend tournament in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. The weekend will face-off with a luncheon, featuring guest speakers and an NHL Hot Stove Lounge, the luncheon will also look to enhance Alzheimer’s awareness, with a focus in aiding the development of caregivers, spouses and families.

“We are also extremely grateful for our ongoing relationship with the NHL Alumni Association and our new partnership with the Flames Foundation for Life which has allowed us to announce these incredible players for the upcoming tournament,” said President of Albi Homes, Allan Klassen, and this year’s Executive Chair. “Calgary hockey fans, we hope you are ready for a weekend you will never forget!”

A tournament skating for a great cause, is what the hockey community is all about.

“All proceeds from the event will be directed to Alzheimer’s care and research through the charitable arm of the Calgary Flames, the Flames Foundation for Life. The Flames Foundation for Life mission is to approve the lives of Southern Albertans by supporting education, health and wellness and grassroots and amateur sports initiatives.”

“The Calgary Pro-Am Alzheimer’s Hockey Tournament is a unique fundraising initiative that provides amateur hockey players the opportunity to play alongside NHL Alumni while raising crucial funds in support of Alzheimer’s care. To participate, teams must raise a minimum of $25,000, and based on their total amount raised, get to draft a former NHL player to join their team over the course of the weekend.”

For more information on the 2014 Calgary Pro-Am Alzheimer’s Hockey Tournament, a full list of participating NHL Alumni, or to donate or register a team, please visit calgaryproamhockey.com.