Geeks Hockey Tournament Deadline Approaches

March 7, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Moncton, NB -- Geeks on Ice need more teams for their 5th annual charitable recreational ice hockey tournament. Geeks on Ice will take place from April 17-20th, 2008 and is hosted by the Moncton 4 Ice Center in Moncton, NB.

Registration is open to teams and individuals (Free Agents) who are interested in lacing up for a great cause. Team registration is $800.00 and includes 3 games, access to the Par-T-Perfect Kid Zone for family members, food and beverage specials at the Slapshots Bar and Grill, access to the Molson Geekfest party, official Geeks on Ice dog tag, pocket protector and puck as well as tons of raffle prizes.

Deadline for registration is March 15th.

Organizers have taken great steps to provide an exciting fun filled weekend focused on networking, community involvement and family entertainment.

To register contact Michael Nied at 506-860-5963 or geeksonice@gmail.com. Tournament rules, pictures, videos featuring HNIC’s Ron Maclean and other event details are featured at www.Geeksonice.com.

Companies who have already answered the call for registration include Sun Microsystems, Skywire Software, Moncton Honda, Mariner Partners, Spielo(Gtech), Service Canada, Property Guys, Canada Post and eVolving Solutions.

Proceeds from Geeks on Ice are invested in technology upgrades for United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeaster NB Region member agencies. One of the agencies selected for investment this year this year is Ability Transit. The non-profit agency provides transportation service to persons with disabilities in Moncton since 1985.

Do not miss out on this opportunity to combine your passion for hockey, technology and community; answer the call for registration today!

We would like to thank our title sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Gold Sponsor Molson Breweries. Geeks on Ice is a knowledge industry partner with Rising Stars and the KIRA Awards.


Celebrating People(Rising Stars), Industry (KIRA) and Community (Geeks on Ice)

Calling all Players

Are you a player in New Brunswick's knowledge economy? Is your team looking for a way to bond outside of a traditional office environment? Are you interested in networking with your peers from across Atlantic Canada? Are your employees passionate about hockey, technology and community? If you said yes to each of these questions then answer our call for registration!

Registration is now open to organizations (Teams) and individuals (Free Agents) who are interested in playing in the annual charitable recreational hockey tournament from April 17-20^th, 2008 and hosted by the Moncton 4 Ice Center in Moncton, NB.

Registration for each team is $800.00 which includes 3 games, access to the Par-T-Perfect KidZone for your children, food and beverage specials at the Slapshots Bar and Grill, access to the Molson Geekfest party the evening of April 19^th, a Geeks on Ice dog tag, pocket protector and puck as well as tons of raffle prizes and the opportunity for your team to win an invitation to the Geeks on Ice World IT Hockey Championships to be played in May of 2009 in Moncton, NB. Hurry, registration deadline is March 15^th.

But I do not have enough employees that play hockey to ice a team? All you need is a minimum of 10 players to ice a team and participants can include friends, family members, business partners, clients, financiers and/or sales prospects. Organizers have taken great steps to provide an exciting fun filled weekend focused on networking with your peers and entertaining families.

How do I register? Registration is simple, contact Michael Nied at 506-860-5963 or email him at geeksonice@gmail.com. Tournament rules, pictures, videos featuring HNIC's Ron Maclean and other event details are listed on our website: www.GeeksonIce.com.

Companies who have already answered the call for this year's tournament include Sun Microsystems, Skywire Software, Mariner Partners, Spielo(Gtech), Service Canada, Property Guys and eVolving Solutions. Proceeds from the tournament are invested in technology upgrades for United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeaster NB Region member agencies.

Do not miss out on this opportunity to combine your passion for hockey, technology and community; answer the call today!

We would like to thank our title sponsors the City of Moncton, Enterprise Greater Moncton and Gold Sponsor Molson Breweries. Geeks on Ice is a knowledge industry partner with Rising Stars and the KIRA Awards.

Celebrating People(Rising Stars), Industry (KIRA) and Community (Geeks on Ice)

Industry News: KIRA Call for Nominations

New Brunswick companies and individuals within the Knowledge Industry are invited to nominate individuals or organizations for KIRA 2007. KIRA is a province-wide event with awards in seven categories. We encourage companies to self nominate or have someone else nominate for you or your company.

Nominations close on
Friday, March 30, 2007.

Please visit www.kiraawards.com for more detailed information.

KIRA is an annual celebration recognizing the successes and innovations of individuals and companies within New Brunswick's Knowledge Industry. At the 2007 KIRA Gala, the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals within the knowledge industry across the province will be honoured.