The Visits Canadian International School of Hong Kong

For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 12

Hockey fans at Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) got to live out one of their biggest dreams as the Stanley Cup spent the morning at the school.

More than 2,000 students, staff and parents got up close and personal with hockey’s holy grail as the most famous trophy in sports was the star attraction at various school assemblies. The Cup was accompanied by its keeper, Phil Pritchard and a member of the 2001 Stanley Cup champion , Alex Tanguay. Today’s visit was the Cup’s first stop in Hong Kong, and is part of the NHL’s tour of the region, which will also include exhibition games in Shenzhen and Shanghai between the and .

Head of School David Baird said, “Hockey is a game that unites. And for those students that were in the assemblies this morning, they have walked away with the idea of a team camaraderie and what this trophy means to Canadians, and also what this trophy means to those who all play together on a team.

The Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao, Mr. Jeff Nankivell said, “A big part of what CDNIS does in Hong Kong and China is bring Canadian culture. As a Canadian, I can’t think of anything that actually is more emotional in Canadian culture than this trophy, which is the most famous trophy in sports, the oldest trophy competed for by professional teams and is a legend. We are so thrilled to have it here today.”

Since its donation in 1892 by Lord Stanley of Preston, the sixth Governor General of Canada, the Stanley Cup has become the unchallenged symbol of hockey supremacy. The Stanley Cup was first presented in 1893, making it 126 years old and the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes. The 16-kilogram, 90cm silver trophy has travelled around the world and this week marks its first ever visit to China and Hong Kong.

About CDNIS CDNIS has been recognized as one of the most innovative schools in Asia since its foundation in 1991. It is a private, independent school of 1,800 students representing more than 38 nationalities. CDNIS is one of only six IB continuum schools in Hong Kong offering three IB programmes from Pre Reception to Grade 12. An IB World School which is also accredited by CIS and WASC, CDNIS is a school united by the joy of learning, excellence in achievement and development of character. CDNIS inspires academic and personal growth in our students by encouraging inquiry, stimulating creativity and innovation, embracing cross-cultural and global perspectives, and fostering meaningful participation and service.

To learn more, visit cdnis.edu.hk.

For more information, contact:

Melanie Hnetka, Senior Manager, Communications (852) 2525 7088 [email protected]