NHL Alumni

Theoren Fleury – Ask the Alumni

2011-02-23T07:02:00.000-08:00

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Theoren Fleury- Ask The Alumni

2010 NHL Alumni Week Coming Soon

2010-09-08T08:30:00.000-07:00

Our 2010 NHL Alumni week is approaching fast!
If you would like to be a part of this great week please check out our website for further information NHL Alumni Week 2010

This year we are honoring Guy Lafleur for his tremendous skills on the ice and involved with so many charities and communities off the ice.

The Keith McCreary 7th Man Award recipient this year is Dick Irvin – who does not require an introduction.

Has anyone been to our past awards?

These are the previous winners.....
NHL Alumni 'Man of the Year'

A former player who has applied the intangibles of perseverance, commitment and teamwork developed through the game into a successful post-career transition. This person is an ambassador for the game at all levels through his continued commitment in community and charitable causes.
Past Winners:

2009 - Gordie Howe - "Mr. Hockey™"
2008 - Bobby Hull
2007 - Rod Gilbert
2006 - Johnny Bower
2004 - Al Arbour
2003 - Andy Bathgate
2002 - Jean Beliveau
2001 - Ted Lindsay

Keith McCreary '7th Man Award'

The NHL Alumni recognizes a member of the NHL family who has contributed behind the scenes for a significant period of time. This Award, on behalf of the NHL Alumni, gives praise to the individual that has been a consummate professional at his/her job every night, and has never been recognized for a job well done. This Award is named in honor and memory of Keith McCreary, Chairman of the NHL Alumni Association who passed away December 9, 2003.
Past Winners:

2009 - Scotty Morrison
2008 - Dr. Brian Shaw
2007 - Brian O'Neill
2006 - Jim Gregory
2004 - Norm Jewison
2003 - Joey Moss
2002 - John Ashbridge
2001 - Jack Fitzsimmons

8Th Annual NHL Alumni Week coming soon...

2010-07-28T07:56:00.000-07:00

On Monday October 4th the NHL Alumni is kicking off its annual Alumni Week with the 8th annual Gala Dinner followed by the Celebrity Golf Classic at Glen Abbey Golf Club on Tuesday and closing with 'Grapes with the Greats' on Wednesday evening.

To this end, we are honoring Guy Lafleur this year for his tremendous skills on the ice and involved with so many charities and communities off the ice.

The Keith McCreary 7th Man Award recipient this year is Dick Irvin – who does not require an introduction.

NHL Alumni Week Information

NHL Stick Auction

2010-06-02T06:14:00.000-07:00

Our annual NHL Game-Used Stick auction is back again. Don't miss out on your chance to win some of your favorite player's sticks.

Chicago and Philadelphia are up for grabs right now....

NHL Auctions

Play with and against your NHL Heroes!

2010-03-18T06:23:00.000-07:00

The 5th Annual Scotiabank Pro-Am Hockey Tournament, in support of the Gordie & Colleen Howe Fund for Alzheimer’s at Baycrest, is the ultimate hockey experience for individuals aged 25 years and up. This one-of-a-kind event allows everyday hockey enthusiasts to team up with former NHL greats in the battle against Alzheimer’s and related disorders.

The 5th Annual Scotiabank Pro-Am Hockey Tournament

NHL Auctions Items

2010-02-09T12:16:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,
New Items are up for bid on our auction site....check it out

NHL Auctions

Toronto Plays For Haiti

2010-01-25T06:58:00.000-08:00

TORONTO PLAYS FOR HAITI

Raising Money To Support the Victims of the Disaster in Haiti

WHEN: 8pm, Tuesday Feb. 2nd
WHERE: The Sound Academy(formerly The Docks) 11 Polson
WHO: Some of the biggest bands in Canada today and all local artists…Ill Scarlett, The Trews, Die Mannequin, The Salads, Moneen. More acts to be confirmed.

Local celebrities and athletes as well in attendance

We’re asking for a suggested $20 donation and hope to pack the place to capacity of 2500 people with all proceeds going to right to Unicef. The goal is to raise over $20,000 through the greater good of Toronto residents…and with the federal government offering to match dollar for dollar, we could double that amount!

No one is receiving any money. The building venue fees have been waived. Everything generated and earned will go right to Haitian relief.

For more information: contact 416-528-5125 or james.cybulski@ctv.ca

NHL Alumni Ontario Hockey Tour

2010-01-12T11:32:00.000-08:00

Anyone living in the Simcoe, Brantford, Chatham areas?
If so come check out our NHL Alumni Hockey Tour...for further information visit

NHL Alumni Hockey Schedule
Presented by: Scotibank

If anyone has been to a game before please let us know what you think of the game...

Thanks,
NHL Alumni

Olympics Almost here...

2010-01-04T06:41:00.000-08:00

Almost time for the Olympics, will you be watching?
If who do you think the gold medal team will be?

Happy New Years

2010-01-04T06:40:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years Hockey Fans!!

Hope you all had a great Holiday season.

Birthplace of Hockey??

2009-11-30T09:08:00.000-08:00

Hey All,

Does anyone know where the birthplace of Ice Hockey is?
Please leave your comments and a prize will be mailed out to a few lucky fans.

Thanks,
NHL Alumni

NHL Alumni Ontario Hockey Tour

2009-11-23T09:21:00.000-08:00

Calling all hockey fans in Ontario. Our NHL Alumni Ontario Hockey Tour has hit the road....
NHL Alumni Hockey Schedule 2009/10
Presented by: Scotibank

Have you been to a game yet? So far we have played in North Bay, Bracebridge, Owen Sound and Barrie. If you were in attendance for any of these games please leave some feedback on your experience.

Our next game is in Peterborough on Saturday December 12th at 7PM. If you are in the area come watch some of your favorite Alumni play live at the Peterborough Memorial Arena.

Thanks,
NHL Alumni

Battle of the Blades Champion

2009-11-16T10:54:00.000-08:00

Battle of the Blades finale is tonight!

There are only three teams left from the seven week competition;
- Claude Lemieux and Shae-Lynn Bourne
- Stéphane Richer and Marie-France Dubreuil
- Craig Simpson and Jamie Salé

Tonight's finale begins at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. NT on CBC

Have you been following this competition at all? If so please let us know how you feel about the concept of it being be franchised to other countries.

Thanks,
NHL Alumni

Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Feedback

2009-11-11T07:17:00.000-08:00

Please leave us some feedback on the 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony;

This past Monday, November 9th at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto four of hockey’s greatest players had the honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille and Steve Yzerman were inducted in the player category while Lou Lamoriello was elected in the Builder Category.

The induction ceremony was aired on TSN and was a magnificent evening of entertainment for any hockey fan.
If you watched it what are your thoughts on the evening?

For a recap of the night please visit the Hockey Hall of Fame’s website at;

Hockey Hall of Fame's Website

HHOF Legends Classic Game

2009-11-06T07:03:00.000-08:00

Will any of you be coming this Sunday November 8th to the Air Canada
Center for the Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic Game where Canadian Legends
will be taking on World Legends?
If not we would highly suggest you do for some great Sunday afternoon entertainment.

A few of your favorite legends representing Team Canada are;
Glenn Anderson (HHOF 2008)
Dale Hawerchuk (HHOF 2001)
Lanny McDonald (HHOF 1992)
Mark Messier (HHOF 2007)...
Luc Robitaille (HHOF 2009)
and Wendel Clark.

Representing from team World Legends;

Viacheslav Fetisov (HHOF 2001)
Brian Leetch (HHOF 2009)
Joe Mullen (HHOF 2000)
Borje Salming (HHOF 1996)
Peter Stastny (HHOF 1998)

And many more of your favorite legends such as Bobby Hull(HHOF 1983), Brett Hull(HHOF 2009), and Steve Yzerman (HHOF 2009) to name a
few.

Puck drops at 2:00PM

For more information check out the website at-

Legends Classic Game

Please leave your comments if this is or is not something that you would be interested in attending.

Thanks,

NHL Alumni

BATTLE OF THE BLADES

2009-10-22T07:04:00.000-07:00

BATTLE OF THE BLADES;

Former NHL great’s figure skating? If you haven’t already heard about Battle of the Blades then you should really check it out. Airing on CBC Television it premiered on October 4th, 2009 from the historic Maple Leaf Gardens. Eight former NHLers are paired with female figure skaters, competing for a donation as much as $100,000 for the winning team – to their favorite charity.
The competing 8 alumni are;
Craig Simpson
Claude Lemieux
Stéphane Richer
Ron Duguay
Tie Domi
Bob Probert
Glenn Anderson
Ken Daneyko

Battling against each other with their talented partners;

These lucky pairs are still in Competition
- Jodeyne Higgins and Ken Daneyko
- Christine Hough-Sweeney and Tie Domi
- Shae-Lynn Bourne and Claude Lemieux
- Marie-France Dubreuil and Stéphane Richer
- Jamie Salé and Craig Simpson

Unfortunately these pairs have been sent packing;
- Isabelle Brasseur and Glenn Anderson
- Kristina Lenko and Bob Probert
- Barb Underhill and Ron Duguay

The show is hosted by Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean and four-time World Figure Skating Champion Kurt Browning.
The judge panel is made up of 2 regular judges Sandra Bezic and Dick Button, plus a guest judge for the week; so far Kelly Hrudey, Don Cherry and George Stroumboulopoulos have had the honor.

If you haven’t had the chance to tune in yet please do so. Airing live Sunday and Monday nights at 8PM/8:30 NT

NHLA week Festivities Overview

2009-10-14T08:57:00.000-07:00

This past September the NHL Alumni Association was proud to host its inaugural NHL Alumni Week. The three events taking place from 9th to 11th was a great way to bring the Alumni together to share stories, have fun and celebrate the achievements of some of the greats all while raising money for the “Hockey’s Greatest Family Fund”.

The week started off with a bang when on September 9th the NHL Alumni Association hosted its second annual “Grapes with the Greats” Wine Tasting Event at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel in Toronto celebrating the one year anniversary of the NHL Alumni Signature Wine Series™ launch in Canada. Dozens of hockey greats including, Ted Lindsay, Gordie Howe, Dennis Hextall and Bob Nevin, attended the event that saw an amazing $2,000 raised for the “Hockey’s Greatest Family Fund”.

“It’s great to see our guys out here supporting the Alumni Association and the Wine Series” says Mark Napier, NHL Alumni Association Executive Director. “This is a great event that not only gives the Alumni a chance to catch up over a nice sample of wine, but with it being open to the public it gives fans a chance to meet some of their hockey heroes, all while in support of a great cause”.

The Alumni Wine Series includes 15 bottles of wine bearing likenesses of some of hockey’s legendary players. Proceeds from the sale of the wine will support NHL Alumni Association’s “Hockey’s Greatest Family fund”, which supports former players in need.

More information is available at http://www.alumniwineseries.com/

On September 10th the NHL Alumni Association hosted its 8th Annual Gala Dinner at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. At this years’ dinner the NHL Alumni celebrated “Man of the Year” Gordie Howe “Mr. Hockey™” , “Keith McCreary 7th Man” Scotty Morrison and the “Ace Bailey Award of Courage” winner to Earle Connor while also raising over $50,000 for the “Hockey’s Greatest Family Fund” supporting former players in need.

The spectacular evening featured guest emcee Dave “The Hammer” Schultz who was terrifically funny when recounting childhood stories of watching “Mr. Hockey” dominate the NHL. Mr. Howe tearfully accepted the “Man of the Year” award after his son Murray gave a touching speech about how Gordie came across his first pair of skates growing up in the farm lands of Saskatchewan. Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder Earle Connor gave an extremely encouraging speech describing his determination to get through a lifetime of hurdles and obstacles that comes with being an amputee. To cap off three incredible award winners the NHL Alumni was honored to celebrate Hockey Hall of Fame member Scotty Morrison and the incredible amount of time and effort he has put into helping grow the game of hockey.

“This event seems to get better and better every year and I think that is a true testament to the growing support that we are receiving from Alumni all over the world and the work ethic at the Association”, says Mike Pelyk, NHL Alumni Association Chairman of the Board.

“When we can get Alumni from all different era’s to get together, you can always expect great things”, says Mark Napier, NHL Alumni Association Executive Director. “Watching Kraig Nienhuis play in all the attending Alumni from Johnny Bower to Rob Zamuner and having us all stand on the stage together as a family; that just sends shivers down my spine”.

The week finished off on September 11th, 2009 with the annual NHL Alumni Celebrity Golf Classic at Woodington Lake Golf Club in Tottenham, Ontario. Golfers and Alumni alike had a chance to relax, have some fun and enjoy a beautiful day on the golf course.

Guest emcee P.J Stock from Hockey Night in Canada was a hilarious addition to the evening providing stories that would catch any hockey fans attention.

The always popular “Mini Hot Stove” was yet another great success as Troy Crowder, Todd Hlushko, Bill Derlago all shared stories from their past based on questions from PJ and the audience.

We are happy to report that through the generosity of the participants and Alumni the NHL Alumni Association was able to raise close to $14,000 for the “Hockey’s Greatest Family Fund”.

NHL Alumni first Blog

2009-07-30T12:42:00.000-07:00

the NHL Alumni is entering into the blogging world. please post your comments or questions.