Ice hockey in Canada

The Clearing Announces Retirement of Founder and Board Chairman

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clearing announced today that Christopher J. McGoff retired from The Clearing's Board of Directors effective December 9, 2020.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clearing announced today that Christopher J. McGoff retired from The Clearing's Board of Directors effective December 9, 2020.
  • The founder of The Clearing, Chris McGoff has long been a pillar of the firm.
  • John Miller, Co-Founder of The Clearing, has been elected Chairman of the Board.
  • Tara Carcillo, CEO at The Clearing, was elected to join the Board as a Director.

Old Tomorrow Teams up With Hockey Helps the Homeless on New Charity Beer

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for new years and holiday gifting, Old Tomorrow Craft Beer and national Canadian charity Hockey Helps the Homeless have just launched a new collaboration to bring urgent attention and financial support to Ontarios homeless.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for new years and holiday gifting, Old Tomorrow Craft Beer and national Canadian charity Hockey Helps the Homeless have just launched a new collaboration to bring urgent attention and financial support to Ontarios homeless.
  • Through support of Home Ice Advantage, Ontario beer drinkers can be game changers and help shut out homelessness.
  • A portion of every can purchased will go directly to Hockey Helps the Homeless, a national Canadian charity that works through local agencies to provide immediate assistance to those in need.
  • Old Tomorrow has secured the support of former NHLer PJ Stock to help amplify the urgent homeless message and generate support for Home Ice Advantage.

HockeyTech and Ontario Junior Hockey League Announce Multi-Year Broadcast Partnership Renewal

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

WATERLOO, Ontario, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HockeyTech and the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) have reached a multi-year renewal agreement to continue bring the league's broadcasts to fans around the world on HockeyTV.

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  • WATERLOO, Ontario, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HockeyTech and the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) have reached a multi-year renewal agreement to continue bring the league's broadcasts to fans around the world on HockeyTV.
  • The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) is a Junior A ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada.
  • It is under the supervision of the Ontario Hockey Association and the Canadian Junior Hockey League.
  • The league dates back to 1954 as the Central Junior B Hockey League.

HockeyTech and the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League Announce Multi-Year Technology Partnership

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Friday, September 25, 2020

WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HockeyTech and the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) announce a digital services partnership.

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  • WATERLOO, Ontario, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HockeyTech and the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) announce a digital services partnership.
  • "The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League is excited to partner with HockeyTech and take advantage of its inclusive tools such as Rinknet, LeagueStat, and HockeyTV.
  • The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League has become one of the top developmental leagues in Ontario over the past decade.
  • Founded in 1966 as the Rideau-St.Lawrence Junior "B" Hockey League after a merger with Upper Ottawa Valley Junior "B" League and the folding of the Lanark-Renfrew Junior C league, the league has gone through various makeovers.

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), Evander Kane, Jacob Collier, Katie Linendoll, to be Featured in Boomi Out of This World Event Series

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Out of This World takes place between September 29 and October 13, with a new episode released each week.

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  • Out of This World takes place between September 29 and October 13, with a new episode released each week.
  • Boomi will host the Out of This World series in place of the company's annual Boomi World conference and is set to deliver new and exciting updates.
  • ), professional athlete and philanthropist Evander Kane, Grammy-winning instrumentalist, arranger and producer Jacob Collier,and Emmy Award-winning TV personality and technology expert Katie Linendoll will participate in the online events.
  • Out of This World will celebrate Boomi customers, partners, and the Boomiverse community who connect data, systems, processes, applications, and people across the organizational ecosystem.

CaniBrands Expands Reach with New Products and Influencers

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Monday, July 6, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, CaniBrands is proud that so many people have reached out to tell us how much our products are helping them with sleep issues, anxiety, focus, and inflammation, said Chris Lord, CEO of CaniBrands.

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  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, CaniBrands is proud that so many people have reached out to tell us how much our products are helping them with sleep issues, anxiety, focus, and inflammation, said Chris Lord, CEO of CaniBrands.
  • Paul Bissonnette, CaniBrands Sports and Media Ambassador, continues to share personal stories of the health benefits hes seeing with CaniBrands CBD products through platforms such as the Spittin Chicklets podcast on Barstool Sports .
  • CaniBrands is a next-generation CBD products company specializing in the sports, fitness and wellness marketplace.
  • CaniBrands' ecommerce platform and free home delivery system ships products nationally to thousands of customers coast to coast.

Plaintiffs Comment on $30 Million Settlement Reached in CHL Employment Class Actions

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Friday, May 15, 2020

Inc. are pleased to announce that they have reached a settlement with the defendants in the three CHL employment class actions, Berg v. Ontario Hockey League, Walter v. Western Hockey League, and Walter v. Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Inc.

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  • Inc. are pleased to announce that they have reached a settlement with the defendants in the three CHL employment class actions, Berg v. Ontario Hockey League, Walter v. Western Hockey League, and Walter v. Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Inc.
  • The CHL employment class actions were commenced in 2014, claiming that major junior hockey players in the CHL are employees subject to applicable employment standards legislation, and not student athletes.
  • All three class actions were certified by the Courts, but no determination was made on the merits of the claims.
  • This settlement, which is subject to approval by the Courts, will fully and finally resolve the CHL employment class actions.

Youtheory Health Supplement Brand Partners With Toronto Maple Leafs For 2019-2020 Hockey Season

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Youtheory and the Toronto Maple Leafs announced today their inaugural partnership for the entire 2019-2020 NHL season.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Youtheory and the Toronto Maple Leafs announced today their inaugural partnership for the entire 2019-2020 NHL season.
  • "Youtheory is thrilled to partner with the Toronto Maple Leafs for this season aligning with our expansion throughout Canada," said CEO,Darren Rude.
  • Since the Maple Leafs are a top-tier organization in Canada and professional sports, it's a perfect fit."
  • A leading brand in wellness, Youtheory offers an array of supplements to boost internal health including its award-winning collagen and turmeric products.

Allstate Takes Action Contest Hits the Road in Ottawa region to Help Improve Driving Safety

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Monday, November 4, 2019

Dave's was one of over 3,400 entries in the contest, which was held last year as part of Allstate Canada's 10th annual Safe Driving Study.

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  • Dave's was one of over 3,400 entries in the contest, which was held last year as part of Allstate Canada's 10th annual Safe Driving Study.
  • Hearing directly from community members gives Allstate Canada a better understanding of how to protect drivers on the road, and further Allstate's commitment to help make communities safer.
  • Allstate Canada has been working to implement Dave's idea by creating an infographic and educational videos on roundabouts and safe driving.
  • Allstate Canada partnered with Ottawa Senators Forward, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, police officers and traffic experts, and local Ottawa Allstate agents to bring the concept to life.

American Hockey League Awards Expansion Membership To NHL Seattle

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Monday, September 30, 2019

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Hockey League (AHL) President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews announced today that the AHL Board of Governors has awarded an expansion franchise to NHL Seattle and Oak View Group.

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  • PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Hockey League (AHL) President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews announced today that the AHL Board of Governors has awarded an expansion franchise to NHL Seattle and Oak View Group.
  • "We look forward to partnering with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and NHL Seattle on this project."
  • Seattle Hockey Partners (NHL Seattle) is responsible for leading the newly awarded Seattle National Hockey League franchise and the return to professional hockey in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Nearly 90 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates, and more than 100 honored members of the Hockey Hall of Fame spent time in the AHL in their careers.