World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
Bucketlist Checked Off with Wayne Gretzky Down Under
Date:08/09/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
The Wayne Gretzky 4 on 4 was a dream come true for me as well as everyone who got to check off an item on their bucket list and play with the Great One. This was truly a once in a life-time opportunity for me especially with my 92-year-old Dad dropping the puck for the Opening Ceremonies. My Dad (David Groenteman) is one of the most important builders of ice hockey in Australia. Dad...
Sydney- Game 4
Date:07/20/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
Sydney, Qudos Arena June 2, 2016 Canada 4 USA 3 OT Now with Canada a head in the series two games to one, Canada’s Coach John Ogrodnick made it very well known to his players, “If we do not shut the US down tonight, the deciding game in Brisbane will be tough. The US out played us in Adelaide last night and we need a better effort from everyone. Scott Darling could s...
Adelaide- Game 3
Date:07/20/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
Adelaide, the Entertainment Centre June 24, 2016 USA 4 Canada 2 With Canada a head in the series two games to none, US Coach Dave Hanson knew this was the pivotal game. “We have been in every game and the overtime loss in Perth certainly hurt but we outplayed Canada so I have the boys ready to compete and win tonight!” The US did in deed need a win to prevent Canada ...
Melbourne- Game 1
Date:07/18/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena June 17, 2016 Canada 8 USA 2 With a sold out crowd, the Rod Laver Arena was transformed into an arena of ice. The crowd was loud and excited to see professional ice hockey once again Down Under and they were not disappointed. The Canadians were certainly favoured by the crowd as they were announced on to the ice. The first period started out action pac...
Gretzky in Oz in support of stopconcussions and Shoot For A Cure
Date:07/17/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
For Winnipeg’s Kerry Goulet, it was one of the greatest moments of his life. Not just his hockey-playing life, but his entire life. Granted it took a trip to Australia to make it happen, but Goulet has never shied away from a little travel. During the Stop Concussions Foundation’s fourth tour of Australia, Goulet, a former European hockey star, got to spend time on a...
US goalkeeper Scott Darling and Canadian counterpart Ben Scrivens relish the dirty work
Date:07/01/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
Their job is not always pretty but teams do not win without their selfless work in the trenches. US goalkeeper Scott Darling and Canadian counterpart Ben Scrivens are part of the five-game Australian tour that features a host of NHL players raising awareness and funds for the StopConcussions Foundation. Darling is the first Chicago native to win a Stanley Cup with the city’s beloved Blackha...
The Battle of the Mask
Date:06/10/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
TEG and TLA, in association with not-for-profit organisation STOPCONCUSSIONS, are excited to announce that two NHL star goaltenders, Scott Darling and Ben Scrivens, will be joining the 2016 Wayne Gretzky Ice Hockey Classic tour in Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane. Spectators will have the opportunity to watch the two goaltenders go head to head in the battle of the mask, with Darling joining team US...
Wayne Gretzky gets his skates on for Sydney
Date:06/06/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
TEG Live and TLA, in association with not-for-profit organisation STOPCONCUSSIONS Foundation are excited to announce ‘The Great One’ Wayne Gretzky will lace up his skates for a special one off exhibition game at Qudos Bank Arena on 25 June. Gretzky is widely regarded as the most dominant athlete of any team sport ever, and now Australian sports fans will have the once in a lifetime op...
Brain Injury Australia - Beneficiary of Ice Hockey Classic
Date:04/28/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
Brain Injury Australia Limited represents all Australians with acquired brain injury (ABI) whatever the cause. BIA was formed at the first national community-based conference on ABI in 1986. The Federal Government began funding BIA in 1991. Brain Injury Australia's role includes: Advocacy for government program allocations and policies that reflect the needs and priorities of people with a...
Bryce Salvador to help Grow The Game Down Under
Date:04/27/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
Bryce Salvador, Peter Ing and xHockeyProducts are excited to announce their involvement with “Growing-The-Game “Down Under”, an initiative that seeks to introduce the next generation of Australian ice hockey players to the world’s coolest game. In support of Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) and Stop Concussions, Bryce will help teach and demonstrate the game of hockey to the yout...
2016 NHL All-Star MVP John Scott joins the 2106 Wayne Gretzky Classic as Captain USA
Date:04/22/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
All-Star sensation Scott to captain USA in the Wayne Gretzky Ice Hockey Classic TEG and TLA, in association with not-for-profit organisation STOPCONCUSSIONS, are delighted to announce that ice hockey’s biggest cult heroes will be heading to Australia to captain the USA team in the 2016 Wayne Gretzky Ice Hockey Classic presented by Scotia Bank and supported by Hungry Jacks and Destination NS...
2015 Ice Hockey Classic Puck Drop
Date:04/22/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
At each Ice Hockey Classic game last year we had a special guest from Brain Injury Australia drop the puck for the ceremonial puck drop with other Australian dignitaries. We will once again have Nick Rushworth, Executive Officer of the BIA to organize these sepcial indivuals and their families to take part in the 2016 Wayne Gretzky Ice Hockey Classic. Brain Injury Australia represents all A...
‘Hockey Rocky’ one of the star attractions at Wayne Gretzky Ice Hockey Classic in Perth
Date:04/20/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
‘Hockey Rocky’ one of the star attractions at Wayne Gretzky Ice Hockey Classic in Perth Written by Chris Robinson on PerthNow GIVEN Australia’s love of underdog figures, it’s likely John Scott will get a rousing ovation when he takes to the ice in Perth this winter. The man dubbed “Hockey Rocky” will be one of the star attractions at the Wayne Gretzky Ice Hoc...
Wayne Gretzky Joins the Ice Hockey Classic!
Date:04/05/2016 Source:World Wide Ice Hockey Classics
A unique event for sports fans and hockey enthusiasts alike, we’re bringing “The Great One” and professional ice hockey to Sydney for one amazing weekend this June in support of three incredible organizations, StopConcussions, Brain Injury Australia and Ice Hockey Australia Both the Brain Injury Foundation of Australia and StopConcussions tirelessly work in Australia and abroad ...
