2016 ArcelorMittal Dofasco Vanier Cup Business Breakfast & Ticket Launch a resounding success in Hamilton

Glen Grunwald, director of athletics and recreation at McMaster University and Chair of the local organizing committee, and Sean Donnelly, president and CEO of returning title sponsor ArcelorMittal Dofasco also shared the excitement of having the Vanier Cup in their community.  

No stranger to football excitement in Hamilton, current Tiger-Cats offensive coordinator and former McMaster head coach Stefan Ptaszek, who guided the Marauders to three CIS championship appearances in four years from 2011 to 2014 including the lone national title in program history in 2011, then spoke of his Vanier Cup experience and the proud football tradition in the city.

Keynote speaker Michael Clemons was next up at the podium and, in typical “Pinball” fashion, the Toronto Argonauts legend once again demonstrated his undying passion for varsity athletics and Canadian football.

“While sport will never take away, and never be ahead of education, it’s the perfect compliment. What we’re talking about here today is more than a game,” said Clemons.

“Football is a game that embraces everybody…I love coming here (to Hamilton). This city is the perfect city to host the Vanier Cup. When we get to Vanier Cup, I want it to be something like we’ve never seen before.”

Last but certainly not least, Laurie Davidson, regional vice president for RBC Royal Bank, talked proudly about RBC’s support of the event.

Tickets for the 2016 ArcelorMittal Dofasco Vanier Cup are now available at www.vaniercup.com.

Kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 26 at Tim Hortons Field is set for 1 p.m. ET. Fans who are unable to attend in person can catch the game live nationally on Sportsnet and TVA Sports, the official broadcasters of CIS.

Hamilton and Tim Hortons Field will also play host to the CIS football national final in 2017.

About ArcelorMittal Dofasco

 
ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Canada’s largest producer of flat carbon steel and is part of the world’s largest steel and mining company. Headquartered in Hamilton, ON, our more than 5,000 employees are dedicated to being world class as we strive to transform tomorrow with lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel. For us, steel is the fabric of life, as it is at the heart of the modern world. ArcelorMittal has a presence in more than 60 countries and an industrial footprint in over 20 countries. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, we are the leading supplier of quality steel in the major global steel markets including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with world-class research and development and outstanding distribution networks. 

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