2009 Fedorin Cup at THE RINKS - Anaheim IceCharity Game Picks a FIGHT Against Cancer Friday, 08.07.2009 / 1:09 PM / News Athletic Sports Fund of America is proud to present the 12th annual Fedorin Cup charity hockey game, to be held at THE RINKS - Anaheim Ice on Saturday, August 29. Anaheim Ducks players Todd Marchant, Teemu Selanne and others to be added soon are expected to participate in this year’s event.
This year’s event will consist of a charity exhibition game between current and former NHL players, local pros and standouts in a Team Canada vs. Team USA format. There will be both a live and silent auction; postgame VIP Anaheim ICE plaza party with exclusive VIP live auction and casino-style gaming, opportunity drawing and celebrity appearances to be announced.
Anaheim Ducks players who have supported this event in the past include Teemu Selanne, Todd Marchant, Ryan Getzlaf, Chris Pronger, Bobby Ryan, George Parros, Doug Weight, Todd Bertuzzi, Jeff Friesen, Steve Rucchin, Jason Marshall, Mike LeClerc, Pavel Trnka, Travis Green, Vitaly Vishnevski, Brian Salcido, Mikhal Stahlenkov, Bobby Dollas, Keith Carney, Sean Pronger, Ladislav Kohn, Brent Severyn, Craig Johnson, Tony Semenov, Ted Drury, Tory DiRiberto, Matt Cullen, Jeff Nielson, David Karpa, Johan Davidson, Niclas Havelid, Ladislav Kohn, Jay Legault, and other Ducks draft picks/future prospects. Ducks coaching staff who have also played in the games include Newell Brown, Lorne Henning, Paul MacLean and Mike Babcock.
Other notable past NHL participants in the fast-paced pro-level game include Charlie Simmer, Phil Bourque, Dmitry Yushkevich, John Blue, Noah Clarke, Manon Rheaume, and Brian Hayward. Local elite pros Don Johnson and event founder Rick Hutchinson will also be in the game showing their stuff.
In addition to players, Phil Hulett, Anaheim Ducks PA announcer and KFWB newsman, will for the ninth straight year donate his time to announce the game and MC the event happenings at the VIP postgame dinner/Casino Night. Wild Wing is also expected to appear again this year as will a team of Power Players to help out in the stands.
The Fedorin Cup was established in 1998 when Eric Fedorin, a 36-year-old local California hockey player, was diagnosed with brain cancer and passed away a short time after the inaugural event. In is his memory, the Athletic Sports Fund of America-ASFA will donate a portion of all proceeds to NHL Hockey Fights Cancer, the American Cancer Society and offer grants to athletes in need.
Tickets for the event are available at $10 for adults, $5 for youth 11-17, and FREE for children 10 and under with an adult. For more information on the event or to order tickets or VIP packages online, visit www.asfamerica.com.
The event doors open at 2:30 p.m. at Anaheim ICE at 300 W. Lincoln Ave. near downtown Anaheim. Silent auction begins at 3:30 with warmups and the game to follow.
The Athletic Sports Fund would appreciate a product donation or gift certificate from your business to enhance their live and silent auction, as well as the opportunity drawing. This would provide great exposure for your company through printed recognition in the event Program and on t-shirts. Major event sponsors will receive special banner recognition during the event and VIP Casino night. This event will be attended and covered by the media, NHL players, celebrities as well as many hockey fans.
Please send your contribution to:
ASFA/Live-Silent Auction Donations
20763 Northampton St.
Diamond Bar, CA 91789
Please contact event chair with any additional questions or to arrange immediate pick-up of donations at 714.342.7347 or kathypat7@aol.com
Through your generosity, the fight against cancer continues. Come out and support this worthy cause and have a great time doing it.
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