EDMONTON, AB, January 22, 2020- If you are a fan of fast-paced, top-notch, floor hockey action then join us as Special Olympics Alberta-Edmonton hosts its annual Floor Hockey Invitational tournament on Saturday, February 1 at Edmonton Expo Centre.

With over 200 athletes and 16 teams from Airdrie, Edmonton, High River, Grande Prairie, Okotoks, Red Deer, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, St. Albert, Strathcona, Vegreville, and Wetaskwin, the tournament is guaranteed day of fun, joy and incredible games of puck.

You don’t want to miss our special guests with members of the Edmonton Oilers alumni team facing off against Special Olympics athletes at 12:00 p.m.

Special Olympics Alberta invites media to be part of this action packed hockey experience. Please check in with registration to receive full schedule.

Special Olympics Alberta-Edmonton Joey Moss Invitational Floor Hockey Tournament

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Location: Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave. Hall C

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Special Olympics Alberta

Special Olympics Alberta is dedicated to enriching the lives of Albertans with intellectual disabilities through the transformative power and joy of sport. Our vision is that sport will open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities. Special Olympics Alberta’s programs cater to all ages and a wide range of abilities to over 3,300 athletes in 140 communities. We provide world class sports programs that are run daily by over 950 volunteers and coaches. For more information on Special Olympics Alberta, visit, www.specialolympics.ca/alberta and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr, and YouTube.

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Media Contact

Celina Comeau

Special Olympics Alberta-Edmonton General Manager

P: 780-448-1886

CComeau@specialolympicsedmonton.ca