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July 7, 2016

SCHEDULE AND HERITAGE GAMES ANNOUNCED FOR CWHL’S 10th SEASON;

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CWHL – TORONTO, Ont. – The 2016-17 season will mark the 10th season for the Canadian Women’s Hockey League as the league unveiled its heritage game schedule and 10 Year logo along with the full schedule Thursday. Season tickets for the milestone 2016-17 season are now on sale.
 
Opening weekend is set for Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, with the Boston Blades traveling to Toronto for a two-game series against the Toronto Furies and the Brampton Thunder playing host to Montreal for a series against Les Canadiennes. Reigning Clarkson Cup champions Calgary Inferno will open their season at home October 22, when they take on playoff opponents, the Brampton Thunder.
2016-17 CWHL SCHEDULE

Fans can grab season tickets, good for the 12 home games of their favourite CWHL team, for $150, a $30 savings over the single-game ticket price of $15. Season tickets are available online at www.CWHL.ca. Single-game tickets will go on sale following the CWHL Draft taking place on Sunday, August 21st.
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To celebrate a decade of bringing the best in the women’s game to the ice, all 5 CWHL teams will host a Heritage Game, honouring team alumni and those who have contributed to the growth of their team and the league over the past 10 years.
 
A series of special features will also be hosted on CWHL.ca over the course of the year, retelling the stories of the league as well as providing fans with a behind the scenes look at the league’s growth and evolution from its founding to today.
 
“10 years is a significant achievement for any sporting league and the CWHL is thrilled to celebrate this milestone with fans, players, and partners throughout the 2016-17 season.” CWHL commissioner Brenda Andress said.
 
“Not only will we have a chance to look back at the amazing stories and moments that make up the CWHL’s history so far and reflect on this incredible journey, but we will have the chance to look forward as we pave the way for the future of the women’s game and the CWHL.”

HERITAGE GAME SCHEDULE

October 15th, 2016 – Boston Blades @ Toronto Furies
November 19th, 2016 – Calgary Inferno @ Brampton Thunder
December 10th, 2016 – Calgary Inferno @ Les Canadiennes de Montreal
January 7th, 2016 – Les Canadiennes de Montreal @ Boston Blades
February 4th, 2016 – Boston Blades @ Calgary Inferno
The 2016-17 CWHL season will feature the return of the CWHL Draft (August 21), Rinks to Links Golf Tournament (August 22), CWHL All-Star Game (January 2017) and the Clarkson Cup (March 2017) as well as numerous community initiatives in partnership with Start the Spark and You Can Play.
 
About the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL): The CWHL is the premier, professionally-run women’s hockey league in the world. It enables elite female hockey players to pursue their dreams of competing at the highest level possible, while enhancing the lives of others through exceptional athleticism, entertainment and motivation. The league is centrally funded, with all participating teams in the CWHL receiving equal access to financial support and given the same opportunities to succeed. The CWHL is a not-for-profit organization, with every dollar going towards building a league that is dedicated to raising the profile of women’s hockey, providing a place for the best female players in the world to compete and inspiring the next generation of female hockey heroines.


For further information, please contact
Communication Director Sasky Stewart
at communications@cwhl.ca or (647) 780 5719.

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