Panthers partner with Islanders & Kowboy Mike Hughes for Hockey Day
The UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers are teaming up once again with the Charlottetown Islanders, and also this year with Red Rock Wrestling, for the second annual Hockey Day on PEI, Saturday, January 9. The goal of the day is to raise money for minor hockey teams across the Island.
Everyone is invited to cheer on the Panthers at the Eastlink Centre as the UPEI Men's Hockey team hosts the Dalhousie Tigers at 7:00 pm.
“We’re excited to team with the Panthers again to give fans a chance to see two of the Island’s hockey teams in action and raise some money for minor hockey in P.E.I.,” said Islanders President of Operations Craig Foster.
“We are looking forward again to participating in Hockey Day in P.E.I. with the Charlottetown Islanders,” added Panthers head coach Forbes MacPherson. “The work behind this event is providing an opportunity to continue build our relationship and grow the event on a yearly basis. This is truly a win/win for both programs and the Island hockey community.”
Other "Hockey Day" play at the Eastlink Centre includes the Charlottetown PeeWee AA Abbies playing at 1:00 pm while the Charlottetown Islanders host the defending President’s Cup champions, the Rimouski Oceanic, at 3:00 pm.
Between the Islanders’ and Panthers’ games, ticket holders can head to the Trade Centre to enjoy more entertainment including Red Rock Wrestling with PEI’s “Kowboy” Mike Hughes and a Kids Fun Zone.
“Being a part of family orientated event like this is just what Red Rock Wrestling is all about,” said Hughes. “This will be a great opportunity for us to showcase our talents to fans who may not have seen Red Rock Wrestling and an opportunity for wrestling fans to be exposed to live hockey as well.”
Full day passes are available now at the Eastlink Centre Box Office, Phinley's Restaurant, Naturally Fit, or by phone at (902) 629-6625.
It's a busy day for the Panthers as the Men's and Women's basketball teams host SMU and the NBA All-Star 2016 Challenge at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on Saturday. Visit gopanthersgo.ca for more game information and tickets.
