Members of the media are invited to attend an ENMAX Energy Pond Hockey game featuring the Edmonton Oil Kings and Sherwood Park minor hockey teams the Atom Barracudas and the Atom Shockers.
 
“Pond Hockey by ENMAX Energy” brings mentors and hockey celebrities into Alberta communities, creates memories and helps keep the Canadian winter tradition of pond hockey strong.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pond Hockey by ENMAX Energy matches Atom level players, aged nine to 10, with their local heroes from the Western Hockey League for a short skill drill session and a game of shinny.

Since the program began in 1999, more than 3,700 kids from across the province have participated in Pond Hockey by ENMAX Energy. This year, the program expects to reach over 1,000 young hockey stars!

ENMAX Energy relies on its strong relationships with junior hockey teams and communities to make these memorable events happen. Players from the Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, Red Deer Rebels and Lethbridge Hurricanes will make special appearances in the Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge communities during the 2008/2009 season.

What:  ENMAX Energy Pond Hockey game with members of Sherwood
            Park minor hockey teams and the Edmonton Oil Kings

When:  Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: Strathcona Athletic Park Outdoor Rink
             460 King Street
             Sherwood Park, Alberta

6:00 p.m. – Program begins (best photo and television opportunities) See below for details.

ENMAX Energy Corporation, a subsidiary of ENMAX Corporation, is Alberta’s leading competitive electricity retailer. ENMAX Energy also provides natural gas and value-added services to residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout Alberta. Through subsidiaries, ENMAX Energy is one of Alberta’s largest investors in renewable energy with partial ownership of the McBride Lake Wind Farm and complete ownership of the Taber and Kettles Hill Wind Farms. ENMAX Energy was the first Canadian electricity retailer to offer customers the option to support wind generated energy.  

Pond Hockey by ENMAX Energy Agenda

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
*Please note times are subject to change due to weather conditions

5:30 p.m.  Atom teams arrive

5:45 p.m. Open canteen

6:00 p.m. Program begins
                Welcome everyone
                Introduction of Oil King players and mascot

6:05 p.m.  Official Puck Drop photo
                 Captains of the two teams and the Oil King players pose for
                 picture of puck drop

6:10 p.m. Team Pictures
                 Each team gathers on the ice for team picture with the Oil
                 King players. After picture, team is sent to do their on-ice
                 activities.

6:20 p.m.  On-ice Activities
                 Oil King players lead on-ice activities with teams for 25
                 minutes each. Team A does skills while Team B has a pond
                 hockey game.

6:45 p.m. Switch Activity
                Team B does skills while Team A has a pond hockey game

7:10 p.m. Autograph session

8:00 p.m. Door Prize Draw