Prince George, B.C. – The Prince George Cougars second annual “Alumni Charity Golf Tournament” is set for August 15^th and 16^th, at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club.

 

The funds raised through this event will be donated to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation to help pay for a SPECT CT camera.

 

 to help raise funds for the Healthcare Foundation to put towards a diagnostic SPECT CT camera. Last year’s tournament raised $25,156.30 towards the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.

 

 The cost to take part is $250.00 per player, and will see participants playing through alongside the likes of Dan Hamhuis, Brett Connolly, Blair Betts, Trent Hunter, Jonathan Filewich, Ronald Petrovicky, Nick Drazenovic, Ty Wishart, Quinn Hancock,  Sena Acolatse), Brad Mehalko  and Eric Hunter (2002-2007).

"The Prince George Cougars are thrilled to be a part of this event." said Prince George Cougars Vice President Brandi Brodsky. "We value the relationship we’ve built with the Spirit of the North over the years and feel it’s important for us to do all we can to support them. The proceeds from this tournament go to an extremely worthy cause.  At the same time it allows our fans to interact with their favourite players from previous seasons while giving the alumni a chance to spend some quality time together and reflect on their fond memories of their time in Prince George."
 
"Prince George is a great city full of great people,” said Prince George Cougars alumni forward Nick Drazenovic. “Last year was a major success and I look forward to this being a great annual tournament. I’m excited to see some familiar faces and many more this year, it’s a great cause.  I love coming home to give back."
 
"Playing in PG will always be a fond memory for me,” adds former Cougars captain Brad Mehalko. “The support of the city during our playoff push was absolutely unforgettable!  I am honoured and excited to be able to come back and be associated with the Cougars Organization in any way, let alone an event for charity such as this."
 
For more information, please contact the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation at spiritofthenorth@northernhealth.ca.