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Leafs Alumni thrill fans at Hockey Night for Osler event — Proceeds directed towards Osler redevelopment initiatives Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni captain Darryl Sittler faced Osler Crusaders captain Tony Santos for the opening faceoff in the recent hockey game. Helping out with the puck drop were Simon Buttery of Carillion Services; Shawn Evans of CIBC; Osler President and CEO Matthew Anderson; Osler Foundation President and CEO Ken Mayhew; and Derek Dawson of the Brampton-Bramalea Kinsmen.  The Maple Leaf alumni had qualified coaching behind the bench in the persons of goaltending legend Johnny Bower, accompanied by ace goalie Mike Palmateer.  Toronto Maple Leaf alumni Bill Derlago and Jack Valiquette were ready to get into action in the recent match. Some of the greatest players in Toronto Maple Leaf history suited up and played for a cause recently in an epic match against the Osler Crusaders. Proceeds netted from the event will support redevelopment initiatives at William Osler Health System hospitals. More than 1,700 fans purchased tickets for the game at Brampton's Powerade Centre to watch Darryl Sittler, Johnny Bower (head coach), Darcy Tucker, Gary Leeman and Mark Osborne take on doctors, donors and Osler staff making up the Crusaders squad. “Hockey Night for Osler is significant, both in terms of its popularity and the difference that it makes for the 600,000 patients plus their families who receive care each year at Brampton Civic, Etobicoke General and soon, the new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness,” said William Osler Health System Foundation President and CEO Ken Mayhew. “Special thanks and congratulations must be paid to our sponsors, Brampton-Bramalea Kinsmen, Carillion Services and CIBC, our event Co-Chairs, Jamie Slade, from Carillion Services and Chris Richard from Osler, and to the many volunteers who help to make this event such a success for everyone who attends.” The charity hockey game raised $67,500, of which Osler hospitals will receive the net proceeds. In addition to ticket sales, money was raised through a silent auction and personal donations from Osler Crusader players who had funds pledged for the opportunity to play in the charity match. “To have the opportunity to see legends like Johnny Bower and Darryl Sittler in our community, helping raise money for our hospitals was exciting and certainly something we won‟t forget,” said William Osler Health System President and CEO Matthew Anderson. “Their support, along with the generosity of our community will go a long way in helping further the redevelopment of Peel Memorial and Etobicoke General, and fund the next generation of diagnostic equipment and technology at Brampton Civic Hospital.” |
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