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Event Program May 26-28, 2017 , PEI Thank you to our Sponsors

The Vector Aerospace Face Off Against Cancer is a charity hockey tournament that takes the fight against cancer to the ice. The name of the game is fun, but serious money is raised to support the Society's mission – the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life for people living with the disease.

Celebrity Autographs

Proud Supporters

Canadian Tire-Charlottetown Hockey PEI Chucker’s Trophies & Awards Pepsico Integral Hockey PEI Pressed4Time Print Copy Design K-Audio A big shout-out to the dedicated organizing Schedule of Events committee who helped to make this event a reality: Friday, May 26, 2017

Ben Parsons, Chair 7:00pm-8:00pm Welcome Reception Connor McDavid, Honorary Chair Rodd Royalty Hotel, Mill River Room

Fred MacDonald Rob Newson 8:00pm-11:00pm Celebrity

Rodd Royalty Hotel, Mill River Room Barry Stewart Ernie MacAulay Bruce Donaldson Danny White 8:00pm-10:00pm Silent Auction and Live Auction Rodd Royalty Hotel, Mill River Room Dean Lund Saturday, May 27, 2017 Chris Whitlock and Tracy Jones—Celebrity Hosts 9:00am-1:00pm Team Registration MacLauchlan Arena, Bell Aliant

Thank you to the many other volunteers for their time 10:00am-5:00pm Tournament Play and dedication in making this event a great success ! MacLauchlan Arena, Bell Aliant Centre

Sunday, May 28, 2017 9:00am-1:00pm Tournament Play MacLauchlan Arena, Bell Aliant Centre

12:30 pm Warm-up with Ambassador, Last year the PEI Division directly supported over Griffin Read & Celebrities

2,000 Islanders through our various programs, MacLauchlan Arena, Bell Aliant Centre

in addition to funding important research and 1:00 pm Celebrity Championship Game advocating for positive changes to public policy. MacLauchlan Arena, Bell Aliant Centre

Following final game Closing Ceremony For more information, please contact: MacLauchlan Arena, Bell Aliant Centre

www.cancer.ca/pei or call 1-888-939-3333 Public is welcome to attend all Hockey Games! Donations are kindly accepted at the door A Message Honorary Chair - Connor McDavid

The Canadian Cancer Society’s mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. As an organization, we strive to create a world where no Canadian fears cancer. Sadly, that is not yet the case. Each year close to 900 Islanders hear the words “YOU HAVE CANCER.”

Prince Edward Island has one of the

highest cancer incidence rates for men “I am very pleased to serve as honorary chair of Vector and among the highest mortality rates for Aerospace Face Off Against Cancer in support of the Canadian women in the country. The Society’s Cancer Society.” Connor McDavid. efforts strive to change these statistics

Ernie MacAulay, a great-uncle of Connor McDavid says, “This is a and improve the outcomes for all first for him,” MacAulay explained, saying that McDavid had not Islanders living with cancer. been involved in charity events by himself before, only with his team. Another of McDavid’s great-uncles from P.E.I. died a year ago due to brain cancer, which is why McDavid has agreed to this event. MacAulay says, “Connor is very proud of his P.E.I. roots. His paternal grandmother is a P.E.I. native.” “He is very pleased to be the honorary chair of an event that combines hockey and raising funds for cancer research,” MacAulay says. It's this kind of support and sense of community that fuels Is- landers to come together through difficult times. That is exactly what we are here to do this weekend. We are here to generate awareness and support for Islanders living with affected by cancer. Cancer changes everything. So can you. MEDIA SPONSOR

Mission

The Canadian Cancer Society is a , community-based Friends of Face Off organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living Thank you to the many organizations who contributed with cancer. in-kind donations to make the weekend a success. Vision Special thanks to those who Creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. Values contributed to our silent auction These serve as guidelines for our conduct and behaviour as we Connor McDavid, Alumni, NHL Legends Maritime work towards our vision. Tour, Charlottetown Islanders, Bell Aliant Centre, Confederation Centre of the Arts, Murphy Group of Restaurants and many more How your donations help companies to numerous to mention. Your support means the world to us. Every dollar counts in our Silent Auction Supporter efforts to reduce the burden of cancer on . Thanks to your donations, we are able to continue funding the most

promising cancer research, advocate for health-protecting policies and provide trusted information, resources and support for every Canadian who is on a cancer journey. Thank you! Thank You to our Celebrities! Andrew Coady Division Andrew was a young man inspired to make the world a better place. He joined the Bob Sweeney Brett Gallant Canadian Cancer Society’s Board of Directors Stéphane Richer Freddy MacDonald in 2013 to help those touched by the disease. In 2015 he assumed another leadership role Chris Nilan Tex MacDonald as Chair of the Vector Aerospace Face Off Against Cancer event. Sadly we had to say   Gary Leeman Steve Gallant good-bye to Andrew, all too soon. But his Darren Langdon Carl Trainor legacy, along with so many wonderful memories, will live on in all who were touched Drew MacIntyre  by him. The Society is stronger as a result of his contributions.

Connor McDavid Division Luke Beck Gerard Gallant Connor is a Canadian centre and for the Oilers. After being named Player of the Year for the 2011–12 season of the Greater Hockey League, recording 79 goals and 130 assists, Hockey , the governing body for amateur hockey in Canada, granted McDavid "Exceptional Player" status, which permitted McDavid to play in the Hockey League a year earlier than would otherwise be permissible for a player his age. He was only the third player to receive that status, after and . McDavid began playing for the in the 2012–13 season after being picked first overall by the team in 2012 OHL Priority Selection draft. McDavid was named the top North American prospect by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, where he was ultimately selected first overall by the . McDavid started his NHL career in 2015–16. In his second season, he won the as the league's leading scorer. Connor is a finalist for the as the NHL’s most valuable player and for the Award as the NHL’s most outstanding player as voted upon by the players for the 2016/17 season.

Divisions Participating Teams

The advancements we make in the fight against cancer are thanks Sincere thanks to all the teams lacing up to change cancer forever! to the efforts of many individuals, organizations, community groups, and government. We are all motivated by our personal experiences. This weekend we honour individuals who have been  Andrews Army touched by the disease or have helped to advance the Society’s work.  Credit Unions

 Gear Grinders Andrew Coady Division Connor McDavid Division Andrew’s Army Gear Grinders  Hillside Warriors Vector Aerospace Rowdy Royals Credit Unions Hillside Warriors  Rowdy Royals The Donuts VAC Battalion VAC Outriders  The Donuts

 VAC Battalion

 VAC Outriders

 Vector Aerospace

Need a Hockey Stick or a Repair? “Vector Aerospace is proud to be the title sponsor of $20 from each stick sale gets donated to Face Off Against Cancer. Vector Aerospace Face Off Against Cancer!

Let’s shoot to beat cancer." Integral Hockey PEI will be onsite at the Bell Aliant Centre Jeff Poirier, President, 8:30-400 Saturday and 8:30 to 2 on Sunday

Integral Hockey purchase broken sticks from the Islanders and Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic Capitals and repair them for resale. The sticks brand new are valued at $350 and they repair them and sell them for $100. They also repair broken sticks for anyone that doesn't want to spend money on a new one! www.integralhockeypei.com