On Aug. 10, head to the Gerry McCrory Countryside Arena to see some of our your favourite NHL stars take on some of your favourite health-care stars.
The Vale Presents: NHL vs Docs for NEO Kids game raises funds for the NEO Kids Foundation. Tickets are $22.
Come early and enjoy a barbeque and games before the event beginning at 5 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Puck drops at 7 p.m. Stay after the game for the opportunity to get an autograph from their favourite player.
Purchase your tickets by Aug. 5 for your chance to win Nick Foligno’s NHL vs Docs signed jersey from last year and a VIP meet and greet for two people before the autograph session with all the participating professional players. One lucky seat holder will be selected by draw and announced on NEO Kids Foundations Facebook page.
Tickets for the event can be purchased online here or in the box office at 240 Elgin Street.
So which NHLers are on the list? Here’s the latest:
- Nick Foligno, Columbus Blue Jackets
- Marcus Foligno, Minnesota Wild
- Derek Mackenzie, Florida Panthers
- Andrew Desjardins, Chicago Blackhawks
- Zack Stortini, San Jose Barracuda
- Scott Harrington, Columbus Blue Jackets
- Dalton Prout, New Jersey Devils
- Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
- Boone Jenner, Columbus Blue Jackets
- Josh Anderson, Columbus Blue Jackets
As for the doctos who will be lacing up:
- Dr. Sean Murray
- Dr. Rob Pineau
- Dr. Ryan Hodgins
- Dr. Ryan DeMarchi
- Dr. Jason Prpic
- Dr. Jonathon Grynspan
- Dr. Jeff Sloan
- Dr. Dennis Reich
- Doctor of PR. Dan Lessard
- Dr. Rob Anderson
- Dr. Ian Symington
- Dr. Paul Gibb
- Dr. John Snider
- Dr. Andrew Chiang
- Dr. Chris Trebb
- Dr. Yannick Charette
- Dr. Andre Michon
- Dr. Steve Morris
If you're wondering what the atmosphere of these games is like, check out the video we did for last year's NHL vs. Docs hockey game:
