Media Invitation - Eighth CN Hockey Greatest Stars Challenge
scheduled for Nov. 17, 2012
MONTREAL,
Nov. 15, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - CN (TSX:
CNR) (NYSE: CNI) invites the media to attend the eighth edition of
the CN Hockey Greatest Stars Challenge, which will be held on
Nov. 17, 2012, at the Saint-Michel Arena in Montreal.
A team of CN employees will face off against former Montreal
Canadiens players. All proceeds from the friendly match will be
donated to charitable organizations supported by the CN Employees'
and Pensioners' Community Fund, notably the Marie-Vincent
Foundation, the Ted Nolan Foundation, and Big Brothers Big Sisters
(Canada and U.S.).
Since 2003, the CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund has
raised more than one million dollars
for charity through this event.
The CN team will face a team of former Canadiens led by
Guy Lafleur, including Donald Audette, Patrice
Brisebois, Guy Carbonneau,
Sergio Momesso, and Stéphane
Richer.
| Date: |
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2011 |
| Time: |
1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.: free skate - players and VIP
donors |
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- Former Canadiens available for interviews and
photos
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2.30 p.m.: Start of game |
| Place: |
Saint-Michel Arena |
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3440 Jarry St. East, Montreal |
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SOURCE CN