-Skiing and Hockey Greats Prepare to Tee-Off with the Great One July 6-12 in Thornbury-

THORNBURY, July 4, 2009 – Today, the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic presented by Samsung announced that Brian Stemmle, Nancy Gee, Todd Bertuzzi and “Iron” Mike Keenan will join Wayne Gretzky and other celebrities when the tournament returns to Thornbury, Ontario, July 6-12, 2009. Celebrities taking part include:

• Wayne Gretzky
• Janet Gretzky
• Damon Allen
• Donovan Bailey
• Charles Barkley
• Cassie Campbell
• Javier Colon
• Gerry Dee
• Nancy Gee
• Brett Hull
• Nick Kypreos
• Catriona Lemay Doan
• Bob McCown
• Kirk Muller
• Mark Napier
• Darren Pang
• Gino Reda
• Brian Stemmle
• Scott Thornton
• Todd Bertuzzi
• Danny Winnick
• Eddie Mio
• Mike Keenan
• Dwayne Roloson

Information and tickets are 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.

Wayne said it all about tonight’s game here in Calgary. “It’s gonna be a man’s game.” Indeed. At the very least, you know what to expect when you play the Calgary Flames. However, what do the Calgary Flames expect from the Coyotes???

After you check out Wayne’s pre game scrum from the Saddedome this morning, take a listen to what Flames Head Coach Mike Keenan had to say about how he sees the lay of the land in the NHL and where the Phoenix Coyotes fall in it.  Then, check us out tonight on Fox Sports Arizona as the roadie rolls on!

Coach Gretzky:

Coach Keenan:

See ya Saturday night in Calgary on Fox Sports Arizona.

- Todd