CANUCKS IN THE FALL COMMUNITY 2014

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPORTS CELEBRITIES

FESTIVAL Excerpt from canucks.com article by Derek Jory

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The 16th annual Sports Celebrities Festival (SCF), presented by Silver Wheaton, took place at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Wednesday, November 12th. Since 1998, SCF has raised more than $3.2 million to support the valuable programs of two life-changing charities, the Canucks for Kids Fund, and Special Olympics BC. No one is more proud of what this night allows the Canucks for Kids Fund and Special Olympics BC to achieve than this year’s poster boy and girl, Chris Higgins and Special Olympics Athlete Kristina Ettema. Ettema, who delivered a beautiful keynote speech, has been involved with Special Olympics for more than

Nov. 12, 2014 – Special Olympics Athlete Kristina Ettema delivers the keynote speech.

10 years and she doesn’t take her involvement with the organization lightly.

“Special Olympics has been a

turnaround in my life,” said the 32-year-old. “Everybody is so

much fun to be around and it’s

so much fun and everybody

respects each other.”

PUMPKIN CARVING AT

CANUCK PLACE Excerpt from canucks.com article by Derek Jory

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On Monday, October 27th, Eddie Lack, Shawn Matthias, Chris Higgins and Derek Dorsett visited kids at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice to carve pumpkins just in time for Halloween. No one takes pumpkin carving as seriously as Eddie and his friend Ben. Once the pair agreed on an Incredible Hulk stencil (which looked more like Frankenstein), there wasn’t a peep to be heard until they were finished. “We carved the best pumpkin here,” said Lack, “Ben and I are just a great team.” This wasn’t a contest, “but we definitely won,” added Ben, swelling with pride.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

JAKE MILFORD CANUCKS

CHARITY INVITATIONAL GALLERY | VIDEO The Vancouver Canucks kicked off training camp with the 31st annual Jake Milford Canucks Charity Invitational at the Northview Golf & Country Club on Wednesday, September 17th. The rain held off and the full team, coaching staff, management, and alumni enjoyed the day on the course for a worthy cause. Thanks to many generous supporters, the tournament raised over $170,000 for the Canucks for Kids Fund!

LIVE 2 GIVE DAY 2014

The Vancouver Canucks organization is eager to show our dedication to assisting those in need, just as our players do through their numerous charitable endeavours. For that reason, the Canucks office closes for an entire work day every November so our employees can participate in the organization’s annual “Live 2 Give” event. On Friday, November 6th, over 150 Canucks staff members volunteered at multiple charities including Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society, and Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities.

HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER GALLERY | VIDEO The Canucks hosted Hockey Fights Cancer (HFC) Awareness night during their home game on Sunday, October 26th. This league-wide initiative raises money and awareness for cancer care and research. Canucks players wore a HFC decal on their helmets and used lavender stick tape while coaching staff, management, and team broadcasters sported lavender HFC ties. Special guests from the Canadian Cancer Society, BC Children’s Hospital, and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society also attended the game.

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1| Kevin Bieksa and Special Olympics Athlete Mike Palitti strike a pose during the parade of athletes at the 16th annual Sports Celebrities Festival. 2| Canucks players and their Canucks for Kids Fund caddies at the Jake Milford golf tournament. 3| Brooke Malakoff, who is battling cancer, drops the puck for Hockey Fights Cancer night. 4| Canucks Sports & Entertainment employees volunteering at the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society for Live 2 Give day.

QUICK FACTS

$121,440 3,820 1000+ NOV. 20 & 25 OPENING NIGHT CLASSES REGISTERED ITEMS SIGNED BY PLAYERS THE PROVINCE EMPTY STOCKING 50:50 JACKPOT FOR FIN’S FRIENDS FOR CHARITY (TO DATE) FUND GAME NIGHTS

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FIN’S FRIENDS Fin’s Friends is a free program offered to K-3 teachers across British Columbia. The program is designed to teach the basic elements of character education and social responsibility to primary students throughout the province. Over the past nine years, Fin’s Friends has been in more than 3,800 primary classrooms in both French and English. This program is funded by the Canucks for Kids Fund. For more information, please go to canucks.com.

EDUCATION

GRASSROOTS HOCKEY

RAISE-A-READER GALLERY | VIDEO Members of the Canucks, including Kevin Bieksa, Trevor Linden, Jake Virtanen and Ryan Stanton, hit the streets of Vancouver to sell newspapers in support of literacy for the 18th annual Raise-A-Reader Day on Wednesday, September 24th. Proceeds from Raise-A-Reader Day support the Canucks Family Education Centre and other literacy programs across British Columbia.

TREVOR LINDEN COMMUNITY SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP In partnership with the CFKF, Trevor Linden proudly presented the sixth annual Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship to four deserving students graduating in BC. The 2014 recipients, Tom Kanwischer, Kaitlyn Lafontaine, Melissa Lyon and Vivian Tsang were all recognized for their good academic standing as well as their demonstration of exceptional leadership abilities through affecting positive change in their communities. Very well deserved!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Minor Hockey Weekend Dec. 5th & 6th, 2014 |More Info

First Strides Dec. 12th, 2014 | More Info

Coaching Day in BC Dec. 13th, 2014 | More Info

SuperSkills Dec. 14th, 2014 | More Info

CANUCKS SKATE WITH

WHISTLER MINOR

HOCKEY VIDEO During training camp, 44 kids from Whistler Minor Hockey had the chance to skate with Kevin Bieksa, Alex Burrows, Yannick Weber, Jake Virtanen and Fin. The Canuck players practiced skating and stick handling drills with the group and shared stories about their own minor hockey days.

The take home lesson of the day came from Alex Burrows. “If I have one thing to say to you guys, it’s have fun playing the game. That’s the most important thing.”

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

HAMMER’S HEROES This season, Canucks defenceman Dan Hamhuis is recognizing young, local heroes by bringing them and three of their guests to a Canucks home game. As part of their evening, Hammer’s Heroes (aged 18 or younger) are recognized on the big screen in-game to help inspire others in attendance to also give back in the community. Post-game, Dan meets with his Heroes to show his appreciation for their efforts. Nominate a young, local hero today at canucks.com/hammersheroes.

50:50 PROGRAM The 50:50 Program is one of the primary fundraising vehicles for the Canucks for Kids Fund. At every home game, dedicated volunteers sell 50:50 tickets with half of the jackpot total benefitting the Fund. This season, the program features a new Poinstreak 5050 electronic system and free mobile app, and kiosks at sections 112, 122, 314, and Gate 8. Winning ticket information can be found at canucks.com/5050tickets. Interested in volunteering? We’re recruiting! Please email program5050@canucks.com.

COMMUNITY SUITE Thanks to the generosity of Canucks Sports & Entertainment, this season hundreds of children will be treated to a Canucks home game, great food and fun souvenirs all at absolutely no cost to them. We proudly offer this opportunity to registered children’s charities in British Columbia. A Community Suite game night includes 12 tickets, two parking passes, complimentary food and great Canucks souvenirs to take home. For more information, go to canucks.com/community.

Interested in making a donation? Visit canucks.com/cfkf. Thank you for supporting the Canucks for Kids Fund!

Oct. 27, 2014 – The AJ Bay Foundation presented a cheque for $20,000 to Chris Brumwell (left), VP Communications and Community Partnerships and Laurence Gilman (right), VP Hockey Operations and Assistant General Manager.