Oxford OPP will take on NHL Alumni in Tillsonburg Saturday
TILLSONBURG -- Hockey Hall of Famers, Stanley Cup champs and Ambassador for the game, Walter Gretzky will hit the ice in Tillsonburg this weekend.
Saturday night, the Oxford County OPP Law Enforcement All-Stars will face off against the NHL Alumni Benefit Tour.
Constable Lisa Narancsik says their OPP team is ready for a night of fun, in support of a great cause. "It's to raise money for the Special Olympics. They're going to go out there and do the best that they can and have fun along with these other hockey players who are professional hockey players but who also are here for the fun and the sport of the game and to raise awareness with regards to the Torch Run and the Special Olympics so in the spirit of the event that's really what it's all about."
The night will feature not only the game but a skills competition featuring the world-class players and some hilarious on-ice practical jokes.
Narancsik says they have an impressive list of players coming out for the the NHL Alumni. "The biggest would have to be Walter Gretzky who is going to be the guest coach for the NHL Alumni team along with his son who is also going to be playing. There's tons of big names that are going to be playing. Anybody who's a hockey fan probably with the whole list, there'd be some interest to see any of those players but as I said before, that whole Walter Gretzky being the guest coach it's going to be wonderful having him in the area."
Tickets for the event can be purchased by calling 1-877-431-0685 or online at www.benefithockey.com. Doors open at 5:00 pm with the evening getting started at 6:00 pm.
The NHL Alumni roster, according to a release from the Oxford County OPP is as follows:
Walter Gretzky- Guest Coach & Ambassador of The NHL Alumni Team
Walter’s zest for life, love of sports, and appreciation of Gretzky fans have made him know as hockey’s most famous Father. This strong Canadians’ home town is Brantford Ontario and he is proud to be part of that community.
Brent Gretzky
This Brantford native was chosen 49th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992 after registering 250 points over three seasons for the OHL's Belleville Bulls. He holds the record for most points by two brothers in the NHL
Todd Harvey
In 1993, Dallas selected this gritty forward 9th overall. In his 12 year NHL career, he amassed over 900 penalty minutes. He would play for Dallas, New York rangers, San Jose, and Edmonton
Mark Napier
This two time 40 goal scorer may be best known for his unique style of skating. He is a Two Time winner of the Stanley Cup with Montreal and Edmonton. He currently is the Executive Director of the NHL Alumni Association
Bryan Muir
He won a Stanley Cup as a member of the Colorado avalanche. Over his 12 year NHL career, he played for 7 different franchises. A steady defenseman who was not afraid to get his hands dirty
Kraig Nienhuis
He was signed as a college free agent by Boston in 1985 .In his rookie season, he would score 16 goals as a member of the Bruins. He is the NHL Alumni’s resident musician and played in front of a record crowd of 115,000 fans in a game between Michigan and Michigan State
Todd Warriner
Played Junior B in Chatham, won the OHL and CHL Top Prospect awards. He was a first round, fourth overall selection of the Quebec Nordiques in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. On the international stage, Warriner was a silver medallist with Canada's under-18 junior team at the 1991 Phoenix Cup. In 1993-94, after joining Canada's national team he played 50 games in pre-Olympic play. At the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Warriner helped Canada win a silver medal.
Todd Bidner
Drafted in 1980 by the Washington Capitals, Bidner played a dozen games with the Capitals. He spent most of his playing career playing in Great Britain and played for their national team at the 1994 World Championship, Pool A. In August 2006 it was announced that Bidner will become the new assistant coach of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. On Feb 17, 2012, Bidner was hired to replace Sean Gillam as head coach of the SPHL's Fayetteville FireAntz.
John Ogrodnick
Is a retired professional ice hockey left winger who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1979–80 through 1992–93, with the Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Rangers. Ogrodnick was born in Ottawa, Ontario
Scott Walker
Is currently the head coach of the Guelph Storm in the Ontario Hockey League. During his 17 seasons as a professional hockey player, Walker played in 829 regular season games in the National Hockey League where he scored 397 points
Mark Laforest- Goal
Signed by Detroit in 1983, he would go on to later play for Toronto, Philadelphia and Ottawa. He won the Aldege Bastien Memorial Award as the Top Goaltender in the AHL on two occasions
Dave Hutchison- Our game Official for tonight
He played in 11 seasons in the NHL with Chicago and Toronto. He was a tough, rugged defenseman, who registered over 1500 penalty minutes during his 584 game career.
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