Ottawa Hockey News
Feb. 17, 2009 (Ottawa ON.) - The Ottawa 67’s Hockey Club will host over 700 of members of the Canadian Forces (CF) and their families this Friday night when the team takes-on the Kitchener Rangers at the Ottawa Civic Centre. The team’s 7th annual CF Appreciation Night will provide CF families with a fun night out and give 67’s fans a chance to shout their appreciation for the service to Canada that CF members are providing.
The evening will commence with a pre-game ceremony that features a Flag Party and welcoming address by the Commandant, Canadian Forces Support Unit, Ottawa - Captain (Navy) Lynn Bisson. Captain (Navy) Bisson and National Defence Headquarters Chief Warrant Officer Michel Ouellet will then take part in a Ceremonial Puck Drop. The starting time for the game is 7:30 PM.
CF Appreciation Night is a joint venture between the 67’s and corporate sponsors that purchased tickets for distribution to CF families. Fans are urged to show their support by wearing red to the game.
News item courtesy of the Ottawa 67s
