REGINA'S - STICKS ON ROSE STREET

With two exciting years under its belt, “Sticks on Rose" has solidified itself as an annual classic, attracting a wide range of ethusiasts to the fun-filled charity event. This year, with the partnership of the Shooting Stars Foundation; Jamie Heward and Mike Sillinger they brought some of their closest friends to participate. All funds raised will be distributed to Regina Palliative Care and other children’s charities.



Youth under 18, came and played with the STARS! This was their opportunity to play in the STANTEC STICKS ON ROSE HOCKEY CLASSIC ON JUNE 26th, 2009, in downtown Regina.

Already confirmed for the above event were Jarret Stoll of the Edmonton Oilers, Brooks Laich of the Washington Capitals, Brett Clark of the Colorado Avalanche, Sillinger, Bruno Gervais and Blake Comeau of the New York Islanders, Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators, Jeremy Williams of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Matt Pettinger of the Vancouver Canucks. NHL referee Mick McGeough is also slated to attend, perhaps joined by colleagues Brad Watson and Mike Hasenfratz. All three are from Regina.

The list of unconfirmed players includes Regina products Garth Murray of the Florida Panthers and Derek Boogaard of the Minnesota Wild.

"It's a pretty good event; we're proud of it." said Heward. "My wife (Ticia, who runs the foundation) puts a lot of time into it and our committee has done a great job. We owe them a big thanks because Mike and I really don't have the time to put something like this together. We have to thank them first and foremost but we also have to thank the City of Regina and everybody who sponsors our tournament. We try to put on a top-notch event." Heward is confident it will continue to get bigger and better.

Congratulations to the organizers of last week's Sticks On Rose charity road hockey and golf tournament. A total of $60,000 was raised in two days. It was exciting to see all the young kids go nuts over all the NHL players who were on hand. Rumour has it from one of the organizers, NEXT year Sidney Crosby may be in Regina for the event.