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September 7, 2007
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CALGARY – The 2007-08 hockey season is ready to go, and it kicks off this Saturday, September 8th, with
the launch of Puck Drop ’07.
Hockey Canada, in participation with its 13 Branches and thousands of minor hockey associations across the
country, will celebrate the more than 550,000 players who take to the ice each season, along with the
coaches, officials and administrators who shape the game, during the five-week event.
Each week during Puck Drop ’07 will be themed differently, celebrating unique aspects of the game.
PUCK DROP ’07 THEME WEEKS
September 8th to 16th – Volunteer Week
September 17th to 23rd – Coaching Week
September 24th to 30th – Goaltending Week
October 1st to 7th – Officiating Week
October 8th to 14th – Facilities Week
Beginning this Saturday, September 8th, Volunteer Week kicks off Puck Drop ’07. Each season more than
250,000 Canadians that give their time to make sure the game runs smoothly and remains focused on the
players. Volunteer Week salutes these volunteers, provides new resources for volunteers and recognizes their
contributions to our game.
“Volunteers are what make our game so special for young players in Canada” said Bob Nicholson, president
of Hockey Canada. “I am thrilled that as part of Puck Drop ’07, a special recognition is being given for the
countless hours volunteers provide to make our game great.”
Highlighting Volunteer Week this year will be the RBC Local Hockey Leaders program, which returns for a fifth
year. Last year, more than 1,000 submissions were received across the country, vying to be one of the 13
winners – one from each of Hockey Canada’s Branches. Winners receive $10,000 for their local minor hockey
association, a banner in their home arena recognizing them as one of Canada’s top volunteers, and a place in
a display at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Don’t miss out on recognizing a great volunteer in your
area, visit www.hockeycanada.ca/puckdrop07 to
submit nominations.
Also, be sure to check out www.hockeycanada.ca/puckdrop07 for resources to support
volunteer managers, coaches and administrators. Hockey Canada’s Team Manager Manual will be available for
download, as will the Team Selection Document, both valuable resources for any volunteer.
For more information on Volunteer Week and Puck Drop ’07, visit www.hockeycanada.ca/puckdrop07.
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