Complimentary food and beverages - propelsj AGM and After Hours Mixer - TODAYrsvp

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

Geeks on Ice Survey and Pictures..

The entire geeks on Ice team is still hurting from this weekend's tournament; however, the we are already thinking about next year. In order to make improvements to the tournament we need your help! Please take the time to forward this link to everyone who participated in the tournament. we want everyone's input.

To access the survey go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=560393737119

It will only take a few minutes and will be extremely valuable in order to make the 2008 edition much better. Also, Ryan Sorrey is working on the pictures from the weekend and he will post them in the next couple of days on our website. If you have pictures or videos you would like to share, please send them to geeksonice@gmail.com.

Cheers,
Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Founder & 2007 Co-Chair
W: 506-855-0005
C: 506-872-2348
H: 506-852-8096
Email: tmacausland@gmail.com www.GeeksonIce.com

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

Geeks on Ice Survey and Pictures..

The entire geeks on Ice team is still hurting from this weekend's tournament; however, the we are already thinking about next year. In order to make improvements to the tournament we need your help! Please take the time to forward this link to everyone who participated in the tournament. we want everyone's input.

To access the survey go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=560393737119

It will only take a few minutes and will be extremely valuable in order to make the 2008 edition much better. Also, Ryan Sorrey is working on the pictures from the weekend and he will post them in the next couple of days on our website. If you have pictures or videos you would like to share, please send them to geeksonice@gmail.com.

Cheers,
Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Founder & 2007 Co-Chair
W: 506-855-0005
C: 506-872-2348
H: 506-852-8096
Email: tmacausland@gmail.com www.GeeksonIce.com

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

Geeks Score a Big Goal for Local Charity

Moncton, NB – Assomption Vie claimed the title as Geeks on Ice champions for the second time in three years with an exciting 4 to 2 victory over Canada Post on Sunday at the Moncton 4 Ice Center. While Assomption Vie beat out 15 other teams, the big winners were the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB who will benefit from the $4000.00 raised by the 300 players involved in the 4-day hockey tournament.

Moncton Crescent MLA John Betts presented the Whitehill Cup to the winners. Assomption Vie had to fend off some stiff competition in order to make their way into the history books. No team has ever won the Whitehill Cup more then once in the four year history of the tournament before today. It was a great day for the Moncton based team who also saw the Business New Brunswick Tournament MVP award going to Serge Bourgeois.

The title of The Rising Stars Most Generous Team award went to Services Canada for the third straight year with a whopping $477.00 donation to the United Way. AOL came in second with $370.00 and Xwave/Aliant was third with $309.00. Another notable mention goes to Whitehill Technologies who set bar as a great corporate citizen by making a $1000.00 contribution to kick-off the charitable campaign.

Moncton City Councilor, Merrill Henderson kicked off the tournament with the official puck drop on Friday evening. Aliant/Xwave, Assomption Vie, Canada Post, Whitehill Technologies, Services Canada, YourTeamOnlice.ca, Dovico, Minacs, Speilo, All in Canada, AOL and CGI are some of the organizations which participated in the annual weekend tournament.

Besides playing hockey, the geeks promoted health and wellness and networked with their peers while raising some serious cash to help local agencies upgrade their computer equipment.

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its sponsors Whitehill Technologies, G4 Tech TV, Career Beacon, Dooly’s, Molson, Rising Stars, NRC, Business New Brunswick, Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce, Aliant and YourTeamOnline.ca for making the tournament a memorable one.

For more information on the tournament or the charitable campaign, contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to www.GeeksOnIce.com.

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Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

2007 Champions

Congrats to the 2007 Geeks on Ice Champions Assomption Vie

GOI Founder Trevor Macausland and Moncton Crescent MLA John Betts presents Assomption Vie Captain Derrick Smith with the Whitehill Cup

Mathieu Brideau, Project Executive with Business New Brunswick, presented Serge Bourgeois os Assomption Vie with the Tournament MVP award.

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

Saturday Pics

Ryan's working hard on the photo album, but here are some pictures I took on Saturday to hold you over...

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

Schedule Change

Please note that Geekfest starts at 8PM, not 9PM as per the official schedule.

Thursday Night Results

Team	Goals	Team	Goals
Services Canada	10	Minacs One	1
Speilo Two	4	Minacs Two	2
Whitehill	2	Dovico	6
Firehawks	4	Assomption Vie	9

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

Dear Captains, Participants and Supporters;

With the tournament beginning tomorrow, we want to remind everyone of the beer policy at the Tim Hortons 4Ice Center.

All beer and alcohol must be purchased from Slapshots, the facility’s restaurant. The restaurant could lose their liquor license if any team brings beer or alcohol into the facility.

Any team that violates this policy will be asked to leave the tournament and may not be allowed back in future tournaments. Management can also shut down the tournament.

The facility will provides delivery service of ice cold beer to your dressing room.

You can order your beverage prior to your game for delivery to your dressing room at the end of your game. All orders must be prepaid.

Slapshots is a full service restaurant that offers buffet breakfasts as well as excellent meal service.

Thank you for participating, enjoy your time with us and we hope to see you next year.

If you have comments or suggestions for the Geeks on Ice tournament committee, please inform our tournament or registration chairperson, or any member of the Geeks on Ice Committee.

Sincerely,


Trevor MacAusland
Geeks on Ice Co-Chair

Warren Frizzell
Tim Hortons 4Ice Center
General Manager

Before you hit the ice...

Hello Participants,

The GOI 2007 tournament rules are now available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgzwdj7h_103dn4gpd

A couple of highlights and for those of you who participated in last year’s tournament a few changes:

1. All referees decisions are final - NO PROTESTS
2. There is no Centre Red Line.
3. No Contact.
4. Slap Shots, where the stick starts above the waist, are not allowed. Referees will immediately blow the whistle to stop the play; and a face-off will be taken in the offending team’s zone.
5. Under NO circumstances is outside alcohol permitted in the dressing rooms. Beer can be purchased at the facility and delivered to your room after your game. If any team violates this rule, the facility will ban your team from further competition and the committee will not reimburse your registration fee.

Remember, Ignorance is no excuse.

Also, for your information, here is a copy of the GOI 2007 waiver form: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgzwdj7h_105gw5wdf

It is mandatory that every member of your team, player or coach, sign the waiver; otherwise they will not be permitted to participate or take the ice.

For convenience, we will bring copies to the arena for everyone to complete so you needn’t bring them with you. This was only meant to give you a prior heads up to the requirement.

Encourage your players to approach
the tournament in the manner that it was intended.

We understand that Hockey is the best game in the world.
I know there will be some outstanding play making witnessed over the four days.

Please remember not to take it too seriously.
HAVE FUN!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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Michael Nied
GOI 2007 Logistics Chair
506-855-0005

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

Local Entrepreneurs Turn Passion for Sports into Business

SAINT JOHN – Chris and Adrian Nadeau, two experienced entrepreneurs and well known local hockey players, announced today that the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation has completed an equity investment in YourTeam Online, their emerging Internet technology company. The company creates effective web advertising opportunities through the development of online sports communities that feature innovative team management and communication tools.

“The Foundation’s investment is an integral key to advancing our product nationally and internationally” said Chris Nadeau, President of YourTeam Online. “NBIF has provided our company with the capital that we require to advance our marketing and sales efforts, and take the company to the next level of growth.”

“The company has been successful in attracting early users and this investment will enable the firm to more rapidly reach the marketplace,” commented Calvin Milbury, NBIF Vice President of Business Development. YourTeam Online is a prime example of the type of company we seek to support under our Seed Equity Fund.”

Since YourTeam Online first unveiled its product to the local hockey community in the fall of 2006, it has grown steadily and now has over 250 teams signed up on www.yourteamonline.ca. The company plans to use the NBIF investment to expand its product offering into other sports.

Local Geeks Lace up for Charity

For Immediate Release
April 16, 2007

Moncton, NB – The puck drops on Property Guys title reign as Whitehill Cup champions on Thursday evening at the Moncton 4-Plex. The team of e-realtors rolled through the competition last year, but will face stiff opposition if they hope to retain their crown at Geeks on Ice 2007.

The Moncton based team will have to beat out 15 other cup thirsty teams from across Atlantic Canada in order to make their way into the history books. No team has ever repeated as champion in the four year history of the tournament. Ken Leblanc, CEO of Property Guys, has gone on record to say that his team is ready to take on all challengers.

Ken has a reason to be confident. On a recent visit to Moncton, Hockey Night in Canada celebrity Ron MacLean filmed an interview for GeeksonIce.com where he was asked to comment on Property Guys chances of a repeat. Without hesitation, MacLean picked Property Guys to go home with the hardware again this year.

Whitehill Technologies, Aliant/Xwave, Assomption Vie, Canada Post, Service Canada, YourTeamOnlice.ca, Dovico, Minacs, Speilo, All in Canada, AOL and CGI are some of the organizations participating in this year’s tournament featuring close to 300 players.

Besides playing hockey, Geeks will look to promote health and wellness, network with their peers and raise some serious cash in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region.

“This tournament is unique because it replaces traditional corporate environments with a casual atmosphere where social networking can take place,” explained Trevor MacAusland committee Co-Chair, “at the end of the day; it is about going out, having fun and doing something really cool for our community.”

In order for everyone to embrace their ‘Inner Geek’, there will be a GeekFest on Saturday Night, April 21st from 8 – 12 p.m. for people to participate without the skates! Dooly’s on Main Street will host the evening complete with billiards, Hockey Night in Canada, good times and prizes. Geeks of all kinds, players, organizers, supporters, IT professionals and Hockey Fans are invited.

Games will run for four days with the championship game taking place on Sunday at 1PM. If you would like to see the full schedule and or get more information contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to http://www.geeksonice.com/.

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Contact: Trevor MacAusland

Co-Chair Geeks on Ice 2007

geeksonice@gmail.com

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, Career Beacon, YourTeamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull, Aliant, Atlantic Superstore and NRC.

Calling all Venture Capital and Private Equity ready companies

Atlantic Company Showcase
Equity Investment Forum

GrowthWorks Atlantic Ltd & PricewaterhouseCoopers will host an investment forum for a limited number of companies from the Atlantic region in conjunction with the annual Canadian Venture Capital Association conference to be held in Halifax, May 28th through 30th.

The Annual Conference attracts over 400 of the leading venture capital and private equity professionals from across Canada. The investment forum represents a unique opportunity for companies to make investment pitches to investors from outside of the region. The forum will take place on the afternoon of May 30th, at the conclusion of the conference at the Mariott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax. Companies will have 20 minutes to present, followed by a 10 minute Q&A.

Interested companies who believe that they are venture capital or private equity ready should submit an executive summary to Jamie Nicoll, PricewaterhouseCoopers, via email at james.d.nicoll@ca.pwc.com.

The deadline for receipt of Executive Summaries is 5PM, Wednesday, April 25th. Only a limited number of companies may participate, and a committee shall select the companies best suited to present. Attendance at this Forum by CVCA conference participants is voluntary, we will encourage them to attend.

James D. Nicoll
Vice President
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
600-1809
Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3K8
ph. 902-491-7434
fax 902-422-1166
cell: 902-441-2654

Press Release: The Geekiest Sports Event in Canada!!!!

For Immediate Release
April 5, 2007

Moncton, NB - Thursday, April 19th at 18:00 hrs the puck will drop on centre ice of the Moncton 4-Plex, commencing the 2007 GEEKS ON ICE Hockey Tournament.

Techies from across Atlantic Canada will abandon their computers, don their blades and gather in Moncton NB to promote health and wellness, network and raise some serious funds in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB Region.

“Our goal is to raise $6000.00 for the United Way to purchase computer equipment and software for non-profit charitable agencies throughout SENB,” beamed Trevor MacAusland committee Co-Chair for the 2007 Hockey event, “and I am confident that our group can shatter that benchmark!” In order for everyone to embrace their ‘Inner Geek’, there will be a GeekFest on Saturday Night, April 21st from 8 – 12 p.m. for people to participate without the skates! Dooly’s on Main Street will host the evening complete with billiards, Hockey Night in Canada, good times and prizes. Geeks of all kinds, players, organizers, supporters, IT professionals and Hockey Fans are invited.

The Great Geek Raffle:

2 tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Country Rocks the Hill Concert, September 1st, 2007
along with other fabulous prizes generously donated from local businesses and supporters.

Raffle tickets may be purchased before hand through the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca and will be sold during the tournament at the Moncton 4-Plex. Price: 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.

There are still a few slots available for interested players. If you would like to register and or get more information contact geeksonice@gmail.com or go to www.GeeksOnIce.com.

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Contact: Trevor MacAusland
Co-Chair Geeks on Ice 2007
geeksonice@gmail.com



Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.

In the News: Geeks' hockey tournament helps fund non-profit groups

Times & Transcript staff
Published Wednesday April 11th, 2007
Appeared on page C2

Technology professionals from across Atlantic Canada are practising different skills these days, getting ready for a growing annual event each April, the Geeks On Ice Hockey Tournament.

Teams of "techies" will be trading in their computers for ice skates on Thursday, April 19, at the Moncton 4-Plex arena and a chance at bragging rights as well as the opportunity to raise money for the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick Region.

The goal this year is to raise $6,000 for the organization which intends to use the money to provide computer equipment and software programs for use by non-profit charitable organizations.

The tournament also promotes health and wellness.

There were still a few empty spots late last week for any organization or group willing to field a team and participate in the tournament.


To register, contact geeksonice@gmail.com.Raffle tickets for various prizes donated by local merchants and for two passes to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Rocks the Hill Concert Sept. 1 can be purchased from the United Way Office, telephone number 858-8600.


Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.

Gear up for Geekfest!

BEER, FREE BILLIARDS,

NETWORKING, HOCKEY

NIGHT IN CANADA & PRIZES

‘NUFF SAID

Now read the flyer Geek!
(Geekfest Flyer)

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.

In the News: Geeks on Ice lace up next week

Published Saturday April 7th, 2007
Times and Transcript
Appeared on page A5

When the puck drops at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Tim Hortons 4-Ice Centre, it will mark the start of "Canada's geekiest sporting event."

The 2007 edition of Geeks on Ice is a chance for technology professionals from across Atlantic Canada to abandon their computers, lace up their skates and gather to promote health and wellness, network and raise funds in partnership with the United Way of Greater Moncton.

"Our goal is to raise $6,000 for the United Way to purchase computer equipment and software for non-profit charitable agencies throughout Southeastern New Brunswick," said Trevor MacAusland, committee co-chairman for the 2007 event.

For those without skates, GeekFest will take place at Dooly's on April 21 featuring billiards, Hockey Night in Canada and prizes.

Two tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Country Rocks the Hill Concert are up for grabs in the Great Geek Raffle. Raffle tickets may be purchased through the United Way office at 506-858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca and will be sold during the tournament. Price is $2 each or 3 for $5.


Players interested in filling the few remaining roster spots can ask at geeksonice@gmail.com or www.GeeksOnIce.com


Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.

Teams: Geeks so Nice

Hello Team Captains,

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of Geeks on Ice and wanted to express how much I am looking forward to meeting each of you in approximately 15 days. Geeks is not your traditional hockey tournament.

Our participants participate in Geeks on Ice for three reasons: To promote health and wellness within the IT industry; to promote networking between peers and knowledge industry firms from all over Atlantic Canada; to raise funds for the purchase of computers, peripherals and software for non-profit organizations.

Holding true to our mision, I am writing to you in relation to our last goal of raising funds for non-profit organizations. Last year, our tournament managed to raise close to $7000.00 for Support to Single Parents. This investment by the Geeks community has enabled SFSP to deliver valuable services to hundreds of individuals. Your contribution makes a world of difference.

For 2007, Geeks on Ice is working with the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB to help upgrade equipment for several local non-profit agencies with very different needs. We have set a goal to raise $6000 , but I am confident that our group can shatter that benchmark.

Like previous years, we are holding a Rising Stars "Most Charitable Team" contest during the tournament. The contest keeps track of raffle ticket purchases and charitable contributions made by players and fans. Each team will have a United Way scoreboard to report how much was contributed to the United Way. The winning team and raffle winners will be announced at Geekfest on April 21nd. HRDC has won the award for the last 2 years.

To help make fundraising a little bit easier for your organizations, fans and players here is a pledge formwhich you can provide to the United Way staff at the tournament. If you have any questions regarding the pledge sheet or purchase raffle tickets before hand, you can contact the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca

The raffle draw is open to the public and the top prize is 2 tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Country Rocks the Hill Concert. Tickets are 1 for $2 and 3 for $5

We realize that not everyone can make a monetary contribution, therefore the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB is also going to award teams with volunteer services that are offered by team representatives. Several agencies require expertise like database design, network technicians and web designers. If anyone you know is willing to contribute some time to the cause, please contact the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or office@moncton.unitedway.ca.

For more information on the tournament and fundraiser, visit our website http://www.geeksonice.com/.

Please forward this message to your players and fans. The countdown is on, see you in 15 days!

Cheers,

Trevor Macausland
Geeks on Ice Founder
tmacausland@gmail.com
(506) 872-2348

Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.

Geeks on Ice Update

It has been a while since I last updated Geeks on Icers with an update of where we are with only 16 days left until the first puck drop for 2007. Our committee has been working extremely hard at planning this year's tournament and hitting the pavement towards our fundraising effort. Here are some highlights:

Fundraiser

• Goal: To raise $6000.00 to purchase computer equipment peripherals and software for non-profit organizations.
• Charity: United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern NB
• Donations: Contact Micha Fardy at mfardy@moncton.unitedway.ca
• Raffle Draw: Top prize will be two tickets to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw concert in Moncton with many other prizes to be named later.
• Purchase: Raffle tickets will be sold at the tournament, however; if you decide to purchase raffle tickets before the event contact the United Way office at (506) 858-8600 or mfardy@moncton.unitedway.ca. All proceeds go towards United Way agencies.
• See the list of agencies we are helping (English/Francais)

Geekfest

Geekfest promises to be a great evening of networking, free billiards, beer and Hockey Night in Canada!

• When – Saturday, April 21, 2007.
• Time – Between 8:00 PM-12:00 AM
• Where – Dooly’s Main Street Moncton, NB
• Specials – Happy Hour at $3.25/beer (Thank you Molson!) to all Geeks
• Reason to attend – Networking, billiards, Hockey Night in Canada, beer, prizes and speeches.
• Who can attend – Geeks of all kinds, players, organizers, supporters, IT professionals and Hockey Fans.
  

Logistics:

• We have 15 of our 16 teams set. We are trying to find a team to fill our last slot, so if you know any teams that are interested in registering a team, have them contact Michael Neid at geeksonice@gmail.com.
• The schedule will be released once we have received the full registration payment and rosters of each team currently registered for the tournament. If you have not send your roster, please do so ASAP so that teams can co-ordinate their players around their game schedule.

Sponsorship

• Whitehill Technologies has once again signed on as tournament co-sponsor with agreeing to sponsor the official Geeks on Ice puck and make a $1000.00 donation to the Charitable campaign.
• G4 Tech TV has signed on to be tournament co-sponsor by providing the Championship team prize package and game MVP prizes.
• The Wild Rose Inn has agreed to donate a prize for the charitable raffle as well as offer Geeks on Ice registrants a discount rate towards a stay at their fabulous inn. To book a room for the Geeks weekend, contact Joanne at wildroseinn@hotmail.com
• If you haven't registered your Team Zone yet, please go to YourTeamOnline.ca to setup your Geeks on Ice team personal webspace.
• A big thanks to our friends at Business New Brunswick for once again sponsoring the tournament MVP award!
  
  Keep checking http://www.geeksonice.com/ for updates!
  
  Geeks on Ice would like to thank its 2007 sponsors Whitehill Technologies, Inc., G4 Tech TV, Government of New Brunswick, Wild Rose Inn, YourteamOnline.ca and Rising Stars. Prize donors include Red Bull and NRC.