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NHL Legends to Play (& Party) in Jasper!

 

Vancouver might have the 2010 Olympics, but Jasper has managed to score getting up close n' personal with some NHL Legends.  There are three main events taking place April 3-5th.  First up on Friday, the Legends will take on the Jasper/Hinton All-Stars, then on Sunday, they'll battle it out with the Jasper/Hinton Old-Stars.  On Saturday, everyone will be heading to the activity centre for a Gala Dinner.  If you've ever wanted an opportunity to hang out with a NHL players, this is your chance!

The NHL Legends:

  • Dale Hawerchuk
  • Bryan Trottier
  • Billy Smith
  • Dave Semenko
  • Jack Valiquette
  • Bernie Nicholls
  • Bob Bourne
  • Gary Leeman
  • Gary Nylund
  • Ron Flockhart
  • Larry Melnyk
  • Brian Young
  • Steve Carlyle
  • Plus Super Bowl MVP
  • Mark Rypien

HI-Jasper is proud to support the NHL Weekend in Jasper.

Friday April 3rd, 7 p.m
NHL Legends vs. Jasper/Hinton All-Stars at the Jasper Activity Center.

Saturday April 4th, morning
The Legends will host a minor hockey clinic for local kids.

Saturday April 4th, 7 p.m
The Gala Dinner. All the players will be attending - the perfect time to meet them, ask for autographs or get your picture taken. There will also be a live and silent auction, along with a Q&A period. Cocktails start at 7 p.m.  DJ and drinks until 2 am!

Sunday April 5th, 3 p.m
NHL Legends vs. Jasper/Hinton Old Stars.

* Tickets to both games are $20 and $22 for reserve seating. The Gala Dinner tickets are $50.  There will be numerous auction prizes including game worn jerseys, autograph photos and snowboards etc and a Hockey Card Show that weekend that will be selling all sorts of cards including: Trottier, Hawerchuk and Billy Smith rookie cards!

For more information and ticket enquiries, email hockeynightinjasper@gmail.com

1 comment

Moira Finley wrote 2 years 44 weeks ago

This sounds like fun! Sadly, I'm working then.

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