Media Advisory - Hyundai Canada teams up with Montreal Canadien P.K. Subban to launch new grassroots program that helps Quebec youth play hockey

MARKHAM, ON, Aug. 30, 2012 /CNW/ - In an effort to help under-resourced Quebec youth get involved in our national pastime, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is embarking on an exciting new initiative that will help more than 300 kids from across the province get in the game of hockey. In partnership with KidSport Canada, and Montreal Canadiens Defenceman P.K. Subban, the auto manufacturer will launch the Quebec component of Hyundai Hockey Helpers on September 6, 2012.

Luc Paquette, Québec Zone Director for Hyundai Auto Canada, will reveal how the program will help kids learn valuable life skills and improve communities. P.K. Subban will share his personal experience as a young player, and Luc Denis of Sports Québec will address the growing financial barriers many Quebec families face when giving their children access to organized sports.

WHEN	Thursday, September 6, 2012
	11:00 a.m.
WHERE:	Auditorium de Verdun
	4110, boulevard Lasalle
	Verdun, QC
	Free parking available
	Métro De l'Église
WHO:	P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens Defenceman
	Luc Paquette, Québec Zone Director for Hyundai Auto Canada
	Luc Denis, Managing Director, Sports Québec and Partnership Lead, KidSport Canada
	Youth hockey players

PHOTO OPS:     

• All speakers, including P.K. Subban, Luc Paquette and Luc Denis
• P.K. Subban playing a scrimmage game with local youth
• Interviews with P.K. Subban, Luc Paquette and Luc Denis available

 

SOURCE: Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.

Maxime-Elisabeth Illick, Citoyen Optimum
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