CWHL & Breast Ride Ever Get Ready To Stick It To Cancer!

By Michael Niziolek

The Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) and Breast Ride Ever (http://www.thebreastrideever.com/) are teaming up in November for a huge fundraiser in the Windsor area called “Stick It To Cancer.”

When the Montreal Stars play a two-game series against the Toronto Furies in a rematch of the Clarkson Cup Final at the Windsor Arena (572 McDougall St. Windsor) on November 26 (6 p.m.) and November 27 (12:30 p.m.) hockey fans have a chance to not only see some of the top female players in the world compete, but meet and skate with them on the ice after the Sunday game!

After both games, fans who bring their helmet and skates will be invited on ice to skate with the players. Fans will also have an opportunity to get autographs.

Two-time Olympic gold-medalist, Meghan Agosta.
Photo courtesy of Brandon Taylor (CWHL).

Windsor’s own Meghan Agosta will be playing one of her first games with the Stars.

“Windsor native Meghan Agosta has an enormous amount of offensive talent – and she’ll surely make her mark in these games, and all season long for us,” Stars Captain Lisa-Marie Breton-Lebreux says. “We are very excited to play in this important fundraiser event!”

Individual game tickets for adults (18 and older) are $15; seniors (65 and older) and children are $10. Children three and under get in free. Tickets for both games are available in a package – adults for $25 and $15 for seniors and children.

Tickets are general admission and available online at www.ticketweb.ca and at Dr. Disc, 471 Ouellette Avenue; Jam Space, 2680 Ouellette Avenue across from Tepperman’s); Healthy Creations Bakery, 333 Dougall Square and at the Windsor and Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation, 2220 Kildare Road.

The proceeds from “Stick It To Cancer” will benefit the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation (the fundraising arm of the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre) for the purchase of a Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) for Cancer diagnostics and for their Seeds4Hope Cancer Research Program), and The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County for community-based services.

To help raise additional funds, an after party event has been organized for after the game on November 26 at The Blind Dog,

671 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor

. Tickets are $22 if purchased in advance and $25 the day of the show for fans over 18. People will get to hang out with all the players and see a great line-up of local bands.

The Trews headline the After Party at The Blind Dog.
Photo courtesy of the Trews.

“Local talents include Georgia Rose (Jeff Burrow’s sister) Glen MacNeil and Friends, Jackie Robitaille, Pat Robitaille, Sarah Smith (The Joys) and featuring the all-Canadian band THE TREWS!” The Breast Ride Ever Co-Founder Nikki Krieger-Campeau says.

Biz X and In Play magazines will be there and we hope you are too!

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Flames v Wings Game - Windsor Minor Hockey Association Fundrasier

WMHA FUNDRAISER

Calgary FLAMES

VS

DETROIT RED WINGS

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3^rd 7:30pm

ONLY $35

 YOU GET THE FOLLOWING

1 TICKET TO THE GAME

1 POP VOUCHER

1 HOT DOG VOUCHER

LOOKING FOR A SAFE RIDE THERE?

TAKE THE TUNNEL BUS FOR ONLY $4 EACH WAY

NO PARKING HASSLE, NO PARKING FEE

FOR TICKETS CONTACT DEAN LAPIERRE

519-974-3142 Or drdean@mnsi.net

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Tickets will be sold at the WMHA room at the back of the Forest Glade Arena on

Wednesday October 12th from 7pm - 8pm. You will get your tickets & coupons this night.

2012 WORLD UNDER-17 HOCKEY CHALLENGE OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Windsor, ON –  The 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Host Committee officially declared itself “Open For Business” at a Media Conference held earlier today at the WFCU Centre in Windsor.

Ever since the announcement in July that the prestigious Hockey Canada event was coming to Windsor Essex from December 28, 2011 to January 7, 2012, the Host Committee has been working to put infrastructure in place for the event featuring 5 teams representing Canada (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, West, Pacific), and 5 international squads (USA, Czech Republic, Russia, Germany, Sweden).

The official game schedule was released today and includes 10 games at each of the WFCU Centre, the Vollmer Culture and Recreational Complex in LaSalle, and Tecumseh Arena. The UCCU Complex in Amherstburg and the Essex Sports Centre Complex will play host to exhibition games.  The Bronze and Gold Medal games will be played in Windsor.

The 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge logo was officially revealed today by Windsor Spitfires’ Co-owner and Governor Peter Dobrich, who is also the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Event Chair. He also spoke about the “Paint The Town Red and White” program and encouraged fans and business owners to embrace the event to generate national pride in the same manner as the Vancouver Olympics.

Event mascot Puckster was introduced today and will be spotted at minor hockey games, schools and charity events in Windsor Essex. There was also a call for event volunteers and local business sponsors with more information available under the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge section of www.hockeycanada.ca.

Five Canadian teams, five international teams, and the future of Canadian Hockey on display; it’s all happening this winter in Windsor Essex, and with ticket sales starting October 4^th, it’s “Open For Business” for the Host Committee of the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

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October 14th Benefit for Windsor's Own Darren Banks and Family

Darren's family have lost EVERYTHING in a house fire and we are working to get them back on their feet. Darren's mother is reportedly doing a bit better, keep them in your prayers and I hope everybody can make it out to this!

 

There will be Pasta, Garlic Bread and salad served for dinner.

 

Please come out as the Banks family has lost everything in this terrible house fire and any donations will be accepted!

 

We are asking for a door donation of $20.00 pp with 100% of the proceeds going to the Banks Family.

 

Parking can be found in the grocery store lot next door in the back,or on street.

Please don't park in lot across street!

 

Special thanks to the The Rock Bottom for donating everything!

 

Where: 

The Rock Bottom

3236 Sandwich Street,Windsor,Ontario

http://www.rockbottom.ca/

 

When:

Friday, October 14th from 5-8PM 

 

Thanks
Mike Birch

Ps. Hope to see some West Enders unite for a fellow J.L. Forster alumni.
jr

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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Receives Several Awards

Several Winners and TEAM CANADA 3-peats!!!

The Students of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy received several awards this past Saturday in a tournament held in Warren Michigan. The tournament brought a wide range of grapplers, which included Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners, wrestlers and MMA fighters.

The medal tally at the end of the event was 14 Gold, 7 Silver and 3 Bronze medals.

The winners are:

Name	Weight	Gi	No Gi
Josh Sementilli	Under 50 lbs	Silver	Silver
Trevor Cofell	50 – 59.9 lbs	Gold	Gold
Gabriel Sementilli	50- 59.9 lbs	Silver	Bronze
Kyrin Slogan	60 – 69.9 lbs	Gold	Gold
James Morales	60 – 69.9 lbs	Bronze	Silver
Alex Dufour	70 – 79.9 lbs	Gold	Gold
Nathan Campbell	70 – 79.9 lbs	4th	4th
Nick Dufour	80 – 89.9 lbs	Gold	Gold
Jade Dufour	Teen Girls	Gold	Gold
Alex Cofell	100 – 129.9 lbs	Gold	Gold
Zack Cofell	100 – 129.9 lbs	Silver	Bronze
Nick MGraw	130 to 149.9 (teen male)	Silver
Zack McLaughlin	170 – 179.9 lbs	Gold	Silver
Marco Carbone	220 lbs +	Gold

It should be noted that the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy also received the Most Supportive School.

Following the tournament was another very exciting match-up as members from Team Canada and from Team USA battled it out for honour.  The country vs country match up was well received and kept the audience riveted to the very end as after 12 matches, it was tied at 6 a piece.  The hero of the day, Marco Carbone in the heavy weight division, battled hard and took Team Canada to victory for the third year in a row.  Team Canada consisted of students from the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy with Instructor Ron Dupuis and from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy of Windsor and Instructor Jeff Robert (yes 2 different schools).

 

For further information visit http://www.windsorbrazilianjiujitsu.com

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WFCU CENTRE SELECTED TO HOST 2012 SKATE CANADA SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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First time to be held in Windsor – and first ever Skate Canada event

to be executed by a Local Organizing Committee

Windsor, ON – Global Spectrum Facility Management, in conjunction with Skate Canada, announced today that Windsor, Ontario will host the 2012 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships at the WFCU Centre February 23 through February 25, 2012. This is the first time the city has hosted this event, and it is also the first time that the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships will be planned and executed by a Local Organizing Committee.

“Western Ontario has proven over and over again that they have some of the best figure skating fans in the country,” said William Thompson, Skate Canada CEO. “Fans can expect entertaining competition in every category and with the top two senior teams qualifying for the 2012 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships it will certainly be an exciting event.”

“We are thrilled to have been selected to work with Skate Canada as the host skating community for the 2012 National Synchronized Skating Championships. The Local Organizing Committee, represented by the Sun Parlour Skating Region, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and the WFCU Centre, promises to bring a first class event to the region in February 2012. This event will have a positive impact on our local economy and we look forward to the opportunity to enhance our relationship with Skate Canada and our image as a Sports Tourism destination” said the Local Organizing Committee.

The 2012 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships will bring approximately 1,000 skaters from across the country to the city. The event will bring in excess of $800,000 to the area and use approximately 1,000 hotel room nights.

Teams will compete for national titles in the senior, junior, open, intermediate and novice categories. The top two senior teams will represent Canada at the 2012 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden from April 13-14, 2012.

Skate Canada, the national governing body responsible for the development and administration of skating in Canada, is the largest figure skating association in the world. With over 4,800 registered coaches, skating programs for athletes of all ages are offered at nearly 1,300 skating clubs and schools across the country. Skate Canada is an association dedicated to providing every Canadian the opportunity to learn life skills while experiencing the power, strength and creativity of one of Canada's premier sports.

In 2011, Skate Canada produced two world champions, Patrick Chan in senior men’s and Andrei Rogozine in junior men’s. 2010 Olympic Champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won the world ice dance silver medal.

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