Premiere women’s hockey leagues to compete for top prize in Richmond Hill
March 11, 2010
CWHL CLARKSON CUP CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY SCOTIABANK
Toronto, ON: March 11th, 2010 – The Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) in association with the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA), and presented by Scotiabank, today announced they will host the highly anticipated Clarkson Cup Finals at the Elgin Barrow Arena in Richmond Hill, Ontario on March 27th and 28th, 2010. The championship series between the CWHL and the Western Women’s Hockey League (WWHL) will be broadcast live nationwide on TSN, with color commentary from two-time Olympic Gold medalist Cassie Campbell.| What: | Clarkson Cup Finals and Opening Ceremonies |
| Who: | CWHL, WWHL, Right Honorable Adrienne Clarkson and Olympic Gold Medalists |
| When: | Saturday, March 27th, 2010 – Opening Ceremonies with Olympians, 1st game at noon, 2nd game at 4:00pm, Sunday, March 28th, 2010 – Clarkson Cup Final at 3:00pm |
| Where: | Elgin Barrow Arena, 43 Church St. S, Richmond Hill, ON L4C1C1 |
| How to Buy tickets: | At Elgin Barrow Arena and CWHL Website
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“The Vancouver Games offered an incredible opportunity to showcase the spectacular talent we have in Canada,” said CWHL Executive Director, Brenda Andress. “What most people don’t realize is that our female athletes work really hard to maintain a league that allows them to compete on an elite level. The Clarkson Cup Finals offer a great opportunity to showcase these women in our communities, as well as provide an incredible venue to watch the stars of the CWHL, including many former and current Olympians, playing the game they love.”
The Clarkson Cup Finals brings together the two premiere women’s hockey leagues in Canada, the CWHL and WWHL, for a complete weekend of elite hockey and interactive events presented by Scotiabank. At the end of the season, the top two teams from each league will face off at the Finals in Richmond Hill. Sponsored by Scotiabank, this year the championship series features defending champions Montreal Stars and Mississauga Chiefs from the CWHL, as well as the WWHL’s Minnesota Whitecaps and a fourth team still to be determined during CWHL playoffs.
“Scotiabank has a long tradition of supporting hockey in Canada, from minor leagues to professional teams,” explains John Doig, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, Toronto Region. “As Canada’s Hockey Bank, we are big fans of the CWHL and what these great women have achieved. Scotiabank is proud to support league of champions who are important role models not only for girls who want to play the game, but for young women who dare to dream big.”
The Clarkson Cup was awarded to the CWHL Montreal Stars for the first time last season by the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson. Like the Stanley Cup™, it was commissioned by and named for a Governor General of Canada and is the premiere sports trophy in women’s hockey.
About CWHL
Comprised of many former and upcoming Olympic athletes, the CWHL was established in 2007 by the players themselves. The CWHL is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising the profile of women’s hockey in Canada while providing a place where the best female hockey players can train and compete. By day, these women are moms, have successful careers, and graduate from top tier universities. By night, they’re Canada’s finest female hockey players – unpaid, underestimated, and ultimately unknown. Several players in the league have played with the Canadian and US Olympic teams that house Canada's next generation of Olympians striving to play hockey at the highest level. In 2007, the CWHL partnered with the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) and Scotiabank, the Official Bank of the NHL, NHLPA, NHL Alumni and CWHL. These partnerships have been key in the development of the league. For tickets and information please visit www.cwhl.ca.