Gretzky.com » brett hull http://www.gretzky.com/blog Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:57:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Denis Savard Joins Camp Line-Up http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2010/02/denis-savard-joins-camp-line-up/ http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2010/02/denis-savard-joins-camp-line-up/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:06:32 +0000 Craig Johnson http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=731 Wayne Gretzky Fantasy Camp VIII announces that Hall of Fame forward Denis Savard is the latest legend of the game to be confirmed for the camp, set for March 24-29 at the Bellagio hotel and resort in Las Vegas. Savard – a 17-year NHL veteran and All-Star with Chicago, Montreal and Tampa Bay – joins fellow Hall of Famers Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Larry Robinson, as well as noted tough guy Marty McSorley, as former professionals joining Wayne and other celebrities at this one-of-a-kind hockey experience.

Attendees at Fantasy Camp VIII not only get to skate alongside these greats of the game, but also have plenty of off-ice opportunities to mingle with these professionals and hear stories and tales that any hockey fan would treasure.  Additional professionals and celebrities will be revealed as the camp approaches, so please check back at www.gretzky.com/fantasycamp for the next announcement.

In addition to the on-ice action, Wayne Gretzky Fantasy Camp VIII also features five days of luxury hotel accommodations, hockey equipment, fantasy camp apparel, special gifts and entrance to VIP events, such as an opening cocktail reception, closing ceremony and a private poker tournament. Space is limited and filling up quickly. Cost for the camp is $10,999. Click here for more information and/or to register.

Don’t miss out on this chance to bring your hockey dreams to life.

]]> http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2010/02/denis-savard-joins-camp-line-up/feed/ 0 Celebrity Pros Announced For Camp VIII http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2010/01/celebrity-pros-announced-for-camp-viii/ http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2010/01/celebrity-pros-announced-for-camp-viii/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:55:07 +0000 Craig Johnson http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=718 Wayne Gretzky Fantasy Camp annually features a who’s who of hockey heroes and the eighth camp – scheduled for March 24-29 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas – keeps the tradition alive.

Officially confirmed for Wayne Gretzky Fantasy Camp VIII are the NHL’s No. 3 all-time goal scorer and Hall-of-Famer Brett Hull, former New York Rangers captain and 2009 Hall-of-Fame inductee Brian Leetch, Hall-of-Fame defenseman and Stanley Cup champion player and coach Larry Robinson and former NHL veteran defenseman and noted tough guy Marty McSorley.

Hull, Leetch, Robinson and McSorley join Wayne and additional former NHL legends and celebrities at this one-of-a-kind hockey fan experience. Attendees at Fantasy Camp VIII not only get to skate alongside these greats of the game, but also have plenty of off-ice opportunities to mingle with these professionals and hear stories and tales that any hockey fan would treasure.

More professionals and celebrities will be revealed as the camp approaches, so please check back at www.gretzky.com for the next fantasy camp announcement.

In addition to the on-ice action, Wayne Gretzky Fantasy Camp VIII also features five days of luxury hotel accommodations, hockey equipment, fantasy camp apparel, special gifts and entrance to VIP events, such as an opening cocktail reception, closing ceremony and a private poker tournament. Space is limited and registration is reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Cost for the camp is $10,999. For more information and/or to register, please visit www.gretzky.com/fantasycamp.

Don’t miss out on this chance to bring your hockey dreams to life.

]]> http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2010/01/celebrity-pros-announced-for-camp-viii/feed/ 0 New Celebs Announced For Gretzky Classic http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/06/new-celebs-announced-for-gretzky-classic/ http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/06/new-celebs-announced-for-gretzky-classic/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:16:11 +0000 Craig Johnson http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=618 THORNBURY, June 23, 2009 – Today, the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic presented by Samsung announced 12 new celebrity golfers who will tee-off with the Great One when the tournament returns to Thornbury, Ontario, July 6-12, 2009.

Celebrities taking part include:

  • Wayne Gretzky
  • Janet Gretzky
  • Damon Allen
  • Donovan Bailey
  • Mike Cammalleri
  • Cassie Campbell
  • Javier Colon
  • Brett Hull
  • Ed Jovanoski
  • Catriona Lemay Doan
  • Bob McCown
  • Darren Pang
  • Gino Reda
  • Steve Stamkos
  • Marty Turco

“I’m excited to see so many great athletes and personalities getting on board and joining us this year,” said Wayne Gretzky. Everyone had a great time last year and loved sharing the course with the Pros, as well as all the fans.”

Tickets, and further information, are now available at www.gretzky.com/golf.

For more information, including media credentials, please contact:
Mark James
Cohn & Wolfe
647-259-3269
mark.james@cohnwolfe.ca

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ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT

Coming to Thornbury, Ontario, July 6-12, 2009, the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic presented by Samsung will provide fans with the opportunity to watch 160 professionals play with celebrities and amateurs in a pro-am style tournament. As an official Nationwide Tour stop, players will be competing for one of the year’s largest purses at $800,099, with all four rounds televised LIVE on the Golf Channel. Two courses will host the tournament – the Georgian Bay Club and The Raven Golf Club at Lora bay – with proceeds from the tournament to benefit the Wayne Gretzky Foundation. Further information, including tickets and volunteer opportunities, can be found at www.gretzky.com/golf.

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