PropertyGuys.com walks away with the Whitehill Cup
Moncton, New Brunswick – Property Guys.com are the top Geeks on Ice for 2006, but the real story is how charitable all the Geeks were, raising almost $7,000 in cash and computer equipment for Support to Single Parents in Moncton.
"This has been our best fundraiser, ever!” exclaimed Nancy Hartling, Executive Director of Support to Single Parents. “The support from Geeks on Ice has surpassed our wildest dreams. They were able to help us by obtaining donated computer equipment, and the money raised from the raffle and silent auction were icing on the cake.”
The committee announced on Saturday that they received $4,000.00 worth of computer equipment from Enterprise Greater Moncton, Whitehill Technologies, Inc., Xerox and CompuSmart while another $2,500.00 in funds went to purchase the remaining equipment needed.
“In addition, we have built a network of new community partners in the IT field, which a win/win situation for everyone. The GOI Team are tops and we are extremely grateful for this opportunity!" finished Hartling.
Organizers also named Moncton’s HRDC the “’Rising Stars’ Most Charitable Team” for the second year in a row and awarded Miramichi’s Fatkat Animation with the sportsmanship award.
“We had a great time at Geeks on Ice 2006,” said Ken Leblanc from winning team, PropertyGuys.com. “I have played in a number of hockey tournaments over the years and this is by far one of the best organized events I have had the pleasure of participating in. It was professional, competitive, entertaining, but most of all fun. I tip my hat to the organizers for a job well done and can’t wait to get on the ice again next year!”
The event has doubled in size within 3 years and organizers look to grow the event for 2007. “Over 350 players and their families attended the event and contributed to the local economy,” says Trevor MacAusland, Geeks on Ice founder. Local economic spin off from the event is estimated to be over $20,000 from restaurants, hotels, ice rental and bar sales. “Geeks work hard, but play harder!” says MacAusland.
Organizers also held a Geeks Golf tournament at the Dundee Sportsdome that featured 11 teams. Plexus Connectivity walked away with the title by defeating the team from the City of Moncton in a sudden death match.
2006 Sponsors included Maritime Cresting, Plexus Connectivity Solutions, Whitehill Technologies, Inc., Enterprise Greater Moncton, RBC Financial Services, the Government of NB, BMG Consulting and Dundee Sportsdome. Prize donors included Via Rail, Investor’s Group, Ramada Crystal Palace, and NRC.
Please bookmark http://www.geeksonice.com/ to watch for further developments and announcements.
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