NIAGARA, ON – On Thursday, November 7th the Niagara IceDogs, Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) and Niagara Regional Police Services are teaming up to raise funds and awareness for 23,000 athletes living in Ontario with intellectual disabilities. Join us as we take on the Erie Otters at 7 pm. Together, we champion inclusion, acceptance and offer opportunities to many athletes in the Region and throughout the province to participate and thrive in sport.

The IceDogs game on November 7th, at 7 pm at the Meridian Centre will feature:

A Special Olympics Ontario-run kiosk so fans can learn more about Special Olympics Ontario, Public address announcements about Special Olympics Ontario, a ceremonial puck drop prior to the game, and a donation drive.

The awareness campaign is part of the ongoing commitment by the Ontario Hockey League, the Niagara IceDogs and the Niagara Regional Police Service to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Ontario.

“The OHL Big Ticket Game has been a major event on the Special Olympics Ontario calendar since 2007. Through the program, the OHL and its clubs have been a key partner of Special Olympics Ontario (SOO), providing much-needed funds and awareness to 23,000 athletes living in Ontario with intellectual disabilities. SOO thanks the Niagara IceDogs and the Niagara Regional Police Service for their ongoing support of the movement. Together, we champion inclusion, acceptance, and offer opportunities to many athletes in the Region and throughout the province to participate and thrive in sport. Thank you!”  – Cody Jansma, President and CEO, Special Olympics Ontario

Read more about Special Olympics Ontario at http://www.specialolympicsontario.com/

Join in Game Night by utilizing #BeAFanSOO. Fans are encouraged to bring change for the donation bucket or please donate online here.

Tickets for the game are still available, starting from $17. Click here for tickets. Join the IceDogs in supporting this great cause!

Derek Spence                                   Law Enforcement Torch Run Liason SPECIAL OLYMPICS ONTARIO 1-888-333-5515 ext 264 [email protected]

Darren DeDobbelaer Governor Niagara IceDogs Hockey Club 905-687-3641 [email protected]