NHL Stars, Celebrities Team Up To Support 'Right To Play'
23/08/2008 03:47
TORONTO, August 20, 2008 - Canadian NHL stars including Joe Thornton(San Jose Sharks), Jason Spezza (Ottawa Senators), Curtis Joseph(Toronto Maple Leafs), Matt Stajan (Toronto Maple Leafs), Robyn Regehr(Calgary Flames), Mike Cammalleri (Calgary Flames), Sean Avery (Dallas Stars) and Andrew Ference (Boston Bruins) - along with Hollywood's Tim Robbins, Alan Thicke, D.B. Sweeney, Cameron Bancroft and director Jason Reitman - head a list of more than 30 celebrities including team CaptainsDoug Gilmour and Luc Robitaille who will skate in the inaugural Festival Cup charity hockey game at Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Friday, September 5, 2008. The opening face-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Festival Cup is presented by GMP Capital Trust, one of Canada's leading independent investment dealers. All proceeds raised from the event will go to support the international humanitarian organization Right To Play.
"It's a great inspiration to see so many high-profile stars from Hollywood and the hockey world come together for the inaugural Festival Cup, presented by GMP Capital Trust, in support of Right To Play," said Johann Koss, President and CEO of Right To Play. "These actors and athletes understand that sport and play are critical tools to help children and communities in disadvantaged areas of the world build a healthier, more peaceful future."
The Festival Cup is one of the festivities kicking off the first weekend of the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. As part of the event, two teams featuring a mix of NHL and Hollywood celebrities will face-off in a fun and entertaining game.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
What a great way to support the benefits of sport, heath and fair play.