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2008 RBC Local Hockey Leaders named
13 dedicated hockey volunteers will be recognized in the
Hockey Hall of Fame and receive $10,000 each, courtesy of
RBC Insurance, towards grassroots hockey in their communities
TORONTO, March 6, 2008 — RBC Insurance, with
support from Hockey Canada and the Hockey Hall of Fame, today
recognized Canada's most dedicated behind-the-scenes hockey
volunteers as part of the annual RBC Local Hockey Leaders
program.
Each winner will receive $10,000 towards a registered charity/hockey
cause in their community and a signed Team Canada jersey.
A banner recognizing the achievement will also be raised in
the winner's local arena. In addition, the 13 RBC Local Hockey
Leaders - one from each regional Hockey Canada branch - will
be recognized in a special permanent display at the Hockey
Hall of Fame in Toronto, which will be unveiled in April at
a special ceremony honouring the 2007/2008 RBC Local Hockey
Leaders.
"For the past five years we have been amazed at the
selfless contributions hundreds of Canadians are making to
support hockey in their communities," said Neil Skelding,
President and CEO, RBC Insurance. "This year is certainly
no exception, and RBC Insurance is very proud to continue
the tradition of recognizing the most deserving of these hockey
volunteers in the Hockey Hall of Fame."
2008 Regional RBC Local Hockey Leaders:
| Region |
RBC Local Hockey Leader |
Community |
| Hockey North |
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Inuvik, NT
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| British Columbia |
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Port Alice, BC
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| Alberta |
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Viking, AB
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| Saskatchewan |
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Eatonia, SK
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| Manitoba |
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St. Laurent, MB
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| Ontario |
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Niagara Falls, ON
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| Northwestern Ontario |
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Kenora, ON
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| Ottawa District |
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Brockville, ON
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| Quebec |
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Port Cartier, QC
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| New Brunswick |
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Dalhousie, NB
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| Nova Scotia |
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Middleton, NS
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| Prince Edward Island |
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Murray River, PEI
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| Newfoundland & Labrador |
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Clarenville, NFLD
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A panel including National Women's Team
member Jennifer Botterill, National Men's Sledge Hockey Team
Captain Jean Labonté, hockey legend Ron Ellis, Dr.
Allan Morris, chair of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors
and other Hockey Canada officials chose winners from hundreds
of nominations submitted through the program's website. Hard
work, dependability, enthusiasm and leadership were among
the criteria considered during the evaluation of submissions.
"Every Canadian community has individuals who organize,
administer, fundraise, coach and do whatever it takes to keep
hockey vibrant in their communities," said Bob Nicholson,
President, Hockey Canada. "We appreciate RBC's continued
leadership not only in recognizing these volunteers, but also
in providing the funding to replace aging equipment, improve
facilities and generally make hockey more accessible."
In 2003, RBC launched the RBC Local Hockey Leaders program
to recognize individuals who dedicate their time to hockey
at the community level. Over the past four years, RBC Insurance
has awarded more than $500,000 to grassroots hockey activities
across Canada through the RBC Local Hockey Leaders program.
For more information and biographies on all of the RBC Local
Hockey Leaders, please visit www.rbclocalhockeyleaders.com.
About RBC Insurance
RBC Insurance provides a wide range of creditor, life, health,
travel, home, auto and reinsurance products and services to
more than five million clients in Canada, the U.S. and internationally.
These products and services are offered through a wide variety
of distribution channels, including the telephone, independent
brokers, travel agents, a proprietary sales force and the
Internet. More information is available at www.rbcinsurance.com.
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For further information, please contact:
Katie Hammill, 416-603-9452
Jackie Braden, Media Relations, RBC, 416-974-2124
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