Ile Des Chênes will have home ice advantage as the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Team are scheduled to play at the local arena on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
The Ile Des Chênes Minor Hockey Association, in partnership with Production Marc Verreault Inc., is proud to present a Montreal Canadiens Alumni hockey game to be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 7:30pm, live from the Ile Des Chênes arena, 630 Rivard St, in Ile des Chênes, MB.
Guy Lafleur (dubbed the Blonde Demon), will be the head coach of the Canadiens Alumni team. Stephane Richer, who was the last Canadiens’ player to have scored 50 goals in season 1987-1988, Patrice Brisebois, who played with the Canadiens for 16 years and won a Stanley Cup and Richard Sevigny, goalkeeper, who won the Vezina Trophy in 1981 and a Stanley Cup with Montreal will play with the Canadiens Alumni team on this occasion. 11 Canadiens players in total will be present.
Guy Lafleur is seeking an assistant coach to be at his side for this game. This once in a lifetime dream can be yours, with bidding starting at $750. In addition, two player positions on the Canadiens Alumni team are also available for the duration of this wonderful event. For $1,500 you could experience your dream of a lifetime and play side by side with these 11 great hockey stars.
Home Team: The Ile Des Chênes Minor Hockey Association is putting together a team of local players who will have the opportunity to face the glory of playing against the Canadiens. Before the game, VIP’s will have the opportunity to speak with the Canadiens Alumni during a meet and great.
Only 650 regular admission tickets ($15) are available to the general public, and 100 VIP admission tickets are available for $75 on a first come basis. VIP ticket holders will have access to VIP seating during the game right beside the Montreal Canadiens’ bench and will also be invited to a meet and greet with the Canadiens players before the game in the new TransCanada Center community hall in Ile Des Chenes.
The presentation of this entertaining match is a fundraising event for the benefit of the Ile Des Chênes Minor Hockey Association. Game tickets are available at the Ile Des Chênes Country Store and at Wranglers Bar in Ile Des Chênes.