Hayley Wickenheiser – image courtesy Olympics Canada

Prince George, B.C. – Regarded as one of the best female hockey players in the world, Hayley Wickenheiser will be coming to Prince George in March.

She will deliver the keynote address as a UNBC Timberwolves fundraising event, ” UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast” which will take place on Friday March 20th at the Northern Sport Centre.

Wickenheiser has led Team Canada’s women’s hockey team to  four gold and one silver medal.“The opportunity to welcome Hayley to our community to celebrate varsity athletics is amazing,” says UNBC Athletics Director Loralyn Murdoch. “She’s an Olympian, a member of the International Olympic Committee’s athletes commission, a varsity athlete, and has had an impact on all levels of Canadian athletics, from youth at the grass roots to our Olympians. UNBC Athletics looks forward to celebrating this excellence with the community as part of the University’s 25th Anniversary.”

The UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast is a major fundraiser of athletic scholarships for the 80 student-athletes competing on behalf of UNBC in  Canadian Interuniversity Sport soccer and basketball. In addition to their commitment to their studies, varsity athletes spend up to 20 hours a week training and competing as members of the UNBC Timberwolves varsity programs.

Tables seating eight are available for $600, with individual tickets set at $75. All tickets include breakfast, a take-home gift, and the chance to have your photo taken with Hayley at the end of the event. Canadian Tire has stepped forward as the Presenting Partner making Hayley’s appearance possible.