TORONTO (July 29, 2013) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) will be holding its 21st annual NHLPA Golf Classic on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario. More than 30 current and retired NHL Players will be hitting the links to support numerous player-supported charities, including Josh Harding’s “Harding’s Hope” for multiple sclerosis and David Clarkson’s “Clarky’s Kids” charity. The players will compete for a total of $100,000 in charity money through the newly created NHLPA Charity Challenge, with $40,000 being donated to the winning group’s designated charity.

What: 2013 NHLPA Golf Classic – Media Availability at Glen Abbey Golf Club

When: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 Availability from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT, prior to tee-off *Please note: This is the only availability period for the day

Who: Many current & retired NHL Players are scheduled to participate: Kevin Bieksa, Martin Biron, Tim Brent, Kyle Brodziak, Chris Campoli, David Clarkson, Cal Clutterbuck, Cory Conacher, B.J. Crombeen, Tom Gilbert, Josh Harding, Peter Holland, Shawn Matthias, John Mitchell, Steve Montador, Dominic Moore, Justin Peters, Kyle Quincey and Daniel Winnik; and former players Todd Harvey, Paul Henderson, Nick Kypreos, Mark Napier, Mark Osborne, Mike Peca, Joe Reekie, Dwayne Roloson, Mathieu Schneider, Scott Walker, Steve Webb, Kevin Weekes and Rob Zamuner.

Where: Glen Abbey Golf Club 1333 Dorval Drive Oakville, Ontario

*Media are asked to check-in at the registration table

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