Wednesday, December 14, 2011

BMO Celebrates Junior Hockey in Communities Across Canada

Press Release

December 12, 2011, TORONTO – In celebration of BMO Financial Group’s new four-year partnership with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) as the official bank of the CHL, BMO and the CHL today announced the beginning of a Canada-wide community celebration in the hometowns of 41 CHL teams.

Between December and February, 2012, BMO will offer an opportunity for fans in CHL cities to meet their favourite players and enter the BMO Ultimate Fan contest for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2012 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Shawinigan, Quebec. Each league in the CHL, namely the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, will have one BMO Ultimate Fan who will receive this grand prize.

“We are very excited to embark on this 41-city celebration within CHL hockey communities across Canada,” said Sandy Bourne, Vice-President, Sponsorships, BMO Financial Group. “These celebrations are an amazing opportunity for us to connect with CHL fans, and also give them a chance to attend the 2012 MasterCard Memorial Cup, one of the largest hockey events in the country.”

Kicking off in Windsor, Ontario, on December 14th, the community celebrations are centred on the BMO Ultimate Fan contest. As part of the contest, up to 100 participants can register onsite, and three will be chosen by a panel of judges, based on who dons the best “Ultimate Fan” costume in support of their local team. The chosen participants will be given the chance to play a trivia game, with only one winning the BMO Ultimate Fan title. Each community will have its own local BMO Ultimate Fan who will be entered into a random draw within their respective leagues (Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League, or Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) to win a trip to the Memorial Cup in Shawinigan, Quebec, in May 2012.

“The BMO Ultimate CHL Fan Contest is a great opportunity for Canadian Hockey League fans to support their favourite teams and show their passion for our great game,” said CHL President David Branch. “We look forward to seeing the BMO Ultimate CHL Fans in Shawinigan this May during the 94th edition of our prestigious national championship the MasterCard Memorial Cup.”

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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