Memorial Cup Bid
RED DEER, AB – Brent Sutter, President/Owner of the Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club, announced today the team’s intention of bidding to serve as host of the 2013 Mastercard Memorial Cup. Western Hockey League teams must give notice by April 1st if they intend to bid on this event. The Red Deer Rebels currently are in the process of forming a Mastercard Memorial Cup bid committee.
If five or more cities bid for the 2013 Mastercard Memorial Cup, then the WHL will review preliminary bid information and shortlist the bids to a maximum of four by June 15, 2011.
The presentations to the WHL Board of Governors will be made October 15, 2011. The final decision will also be made that day.
More details about the Red Deer bid, and its committee, will be released at a later date.
Brent Sutter, President/Owner of The Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club – “We’re in a position now with our hockey club that we believe that we can compete at this level. We also know our community can support an event of this magnitude. The Mastercard Memorial Cup is one of biggest hockey events in our country, and we think Central Alberta would be the perfect place to host such a prestigious event.”
Michael Donlevy, President of the Westerner Park Board of Directors – “The Board of Directors and Staff of Westerner Park are very excited by the news of the Red Deer bid for the Mastercard Memorial Cup. We value our strong relationship with Mr. Sutter and the hockey club. Should the bid be successful, the Canadian Hockey League and the Red Deer Rebels can be assured of our strong commitment to offer the best venue, with great service, to everyone who comes to Red Deer to enjoy the Mastercard Memorial Cup in 2013.”
Morris Flewwelling, Mayor, City of Red Deer – “The City of Red Deer strongly supports the Rebels’ bid for the 2013 Mastercard Memorial Cup. The Rebels organization exemplifies an outstanding commitment and devotion to the growth of not only junior hockey, but the sport of hockey within Red Deer.
Our community would love the opportunity to showcase our beautiful city, and demonstrate to the Canadian Hockey League and hockey fans all across Canada Red Deer’s passion for this great sport. As Mayor, I’m confident Red Deerians would welcome all participants and fans of this tournament with open arms.”
