Olympian Coaches for over 250 Minor Girls Hockey Players!

Cherie Piper and Lori Dupuis to coach girls at first ever Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest Manitoba - Winnipeg

WINNIPEG, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Canadian women's hockey champions Cherie Piper and Lori Dupuis are teaming up to coach over 250 female minor hockey players at first Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest Manitoba in Winnipeg on Sunday, February 19, 2012.  Hockey Manitoba and Scotiabank are bringing the event to the selected players on day one of Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest Manitoba; Brandon will have their turn on Monday February 20, 2012.

This unique opportunity will provide the girls with an unforgettable day of skills training, fun and encouragement to inspire them to achieve goals on and off the ice. The all-day event is comprised of on and off-ice training, testing out the latest hockey sticks from Pro Hockey Life and a keynote address from both coaches on reaching goals. In support of the thriving Manitoba local hockey scene, Scotiabank will be making a special presentation to Hockey Manitoba at 1:45 p.m.

WHAT:	Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest, Winnipeg
WHO:	Cherie Piper, three time Olympic gold medalist and current member of Team Canada Women's Hockey Lori Dupuis, winner of three gold medals in the Women's World Championships and Olympic gold medalist Volunteer assistant coaches led by Hockey Manitoba Over 250 minor girls hockey players from novice, atom, and peewee levels (ages 7 - 14 years)
WHEN:	Sunday, February 19, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Girls will rotate between on-ice skills training, off-ice skills training, and a keynote address 1:00 p.m. - Cherie Piper & Lori Dupuis keynote presentation begins 1:45 p.m. - Special presentation to Hockey Manitoba by Scotiabank 3:00 p.m. Special goaltending clinic
WHERE:	MTS Iceplex 3969 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB  *** Media to enter through Main Entrance of the MTS Iceplex.***
WHY:	Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest offers young girls the opportunity to learn from and interact with great role models, develop their on-ice game skills, encourage them to reach for their dreams and celebrate the game of hockey.

For interviews: Diana Hart, Scotiabank Media Communications: T: 416-866-7238, E :[email protected]. C: 647 628 3501 (will be on site day of event)