Cheer on our Clarkson Cup Champions at the 2018-19 Markham Thunder Home Opener

MARKHAM, ON –  October 11, 2018 – The 2018 Clarkson Cup Champions Markham Thunder are back and ready to defend the CWHL title! Join the City of Markham on Saturday, October 13 to cheer on our #MarkhamHockeyHeroes at the Markham Thunder Home Opener.

"They took the hockey world by storm during their first season in Markham, and you can expect to hear and feel more Markham Thunder this upcoming season," says Mayor Frank Scarpitti. "The Markham Thunder is a team of powerful, elite athletes and Olympians who electrified our community, inspired us and have made us #MarkhamProud."

To start the 2018-19 season, Markham Thunder will face the Worcester Blades on their home ice at the Thornhill Community Centre arena. The official celebration starts at 7:00 p.m. Be there for the championship banner grand reveal, take a photo with the Clarkson Cup, win in-seat giveaways, and stay to meet the players after the game.

"We are very excited to kick off our second season at home with the goal of defending the cup," says Chelsea Purcell, General Manager, Markham Thunder. "The City of Markham's support has been greater than anything we could have imagined. We are looking to build on the support from the community throughout the season, and hope to see a lot of fans at the game this Saturday!"

To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit cwhl.ca.

When:

Saturday, October 13, 2018 
7:00 to 10:30 p.m.

Where:

Thornhill Community Centre & Library - Arena 
7755 Bayview Avenue, Markham

Who:

Mayor Frank Scarpitti 
Jayna Hefford, CWHL Interim Commissioner 
Brenda Andress, Former CWHL Commissioner 
Chelsea Purcell, General Manager, Markham Thunder 
Markham Thunder players

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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office: Lama Nicolas, Senior Communications Advisor at lnicolas@markham.ca or 416-671-2890.

For all other media inquiries related to this news release: 
Erynn Sally, Media Relations Coordinator at esally@markham.ca or 416-737-2684