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Panthers partner with Islanders & Kowboy Mike Hughes for Hockey Day

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The 秀色短视频 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 秀色短视频 Men's Hockey team hosts the Dalhousie Tigers at 7:00 pm.

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to team with the Panthers again to give fans a chance to see two of the Island鈥檚 hockey teams in action and raise some money for minor hockey in P.E.I.,鈥 said Islanders President of Operations Craig Foster.

鈥淲e are looking forward again to participating in Hockey Day in P.E.I. with the Charlottetown Islanders,鈥 added Panthers head coach Forbes MacPherson. 鈥淭he 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.鈥

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鈥檚 Cup champions, the Rimouski Oceanic, at 3:00 pm.

Between the Islanders鈥 and Panthers鈥 games, ticket holders can head to the Trade Centre to enjoy more entertainment including Red Rock Wrestling with PEI鈥檚 鈥淜owboy鈥 Mike Hughes and a Kids Fun Zone.

鈥淏eing a part of family orientated event like this is just what Red Rock Wrestling is all about,鈥 said Hughes. 鈥淭his 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.鈥

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 for more game information and tickets.

 


 

Contact

Ron Annear
Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991

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