***Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity*** Hayley Wickenheiser brings young female hockey players together for World Hockey Festival

CALGARY, Nov. 23, 2015 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire and Hayley Wickenheiser, four-time Olympic Gold Medallist and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Ambassador, will host the 6th annual Canadian Tire Wickenheiser Female World Hockey Festival, a four-day hockey tournament in Calgary. The tournament brings together over 2,000 players from almost 100 teams around the world to compete and connect while building positive hockey experiences across all levels. 

WHAT:	6^thAnnual Canadian Tire Wickenheiser Female World Hockey Festival
WHEN:	Thursday November 26 – Sunday, November 29 **See media availability below
WHERE:	Markin MacPhail Centre at WinSport's Canada Olympic Park
	88 Canada Olympic Road SW
	Calgary, AB T3B 5R5
WHO:	Hayley Wickenheiser, Four-time Olympic Gold Medallist and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Ambassador

Thursday, November 26, 2014 Markin MacPhail Arena at WinSport
Time	Event	Location
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	'Let's Glow Girls' Opening Reception: The reception will feature DJs, snacks, several glow-in-the-dark party games and various special guests including Natalie Spooner, Meaghan Mikkelson, and representatives from Czech Republic Consulate.	Markin MacPhail Arena
Friday, November 27, 2014 – Various opportunities from 1:45 to 3:00 p.m. Markin MacPhail Arena at WinSport
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Team Mexico Midget plays the Czech  Republic: Hayley Wickenheiser available for interviews Mexico and Czech Republic players available for interview before or after game Atom (eight and nine year olds) team members from Mexico who are playing on a Camrose team will be available to interview prior to 2:30 p.m. game	Markin MacPhail – Arena D
2:30 p.m.	Camrose and Mexico vs. Strathcona Atom Stars: Team Mexico had five girls aged eight and nine who wanted to participate in Canadian Tire WickFest with their older peers. There weren't enough girls for a team, so Hockey Alberta worked closely with the organizers to allow the girls to join a team from Camrose who had a very small roster. Coaches from Mexico and Camrose will be on the bench. They are available to talk about how hockey brings the world together.	Markin MacPhail – Arena A
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	Punch Like a Girl-Muay Thai and Kickboxing for Dryland Training: World Muay Thai Champion runs session for 80 girls	Markin MacPhail – Meeting Rooms
Any time	Media can capture B-Roll footage of various off-ice clinics and workshops, tournament games, etc.
Saturday, November 28, 2014 Markin MacPhail Arena at WinSport
4:45 p.m.	West Northumberland Game Honouring Grace Bowen:  In memory of Grace Bowen, a young hockey player from Cobourg, ON, her hockey team, the West Northumberland, will participate in Canadian Tire WickFest.	Markin MacPhail – Arena A
5:15 p.m.	Calgary Inferno vs. Brampton Thunder: This is one of the most anticipated games with many Canadian Tire WickFest participants in attendance.	Markin MacPhail – Arena A

Follow the tournament on Facebook and Twitter using #ctwickfest.

PLEASE NOTE: Because this event involves minors, it is imperative that all media check-in prior to filming at the Media and VIP Check-In Desk on the second level.

SOURCE CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION, LIMITED

Trevor Beckman, Canadian Tire Wickenheiser Female World Hockey Festival, Tel: [phone], Email: [email protected]; Candice Bruton, Canadian Tire, Tel: [phone], Cell: 416-520-3184, Email: [email protected]