Employees Only hockey tournament marks 20 years

Posted Feb 16, 2012 By Sherry Haaima

EMC Sports- The Employees Only tournament has been bringing players together and supporting local causes for 20 years and the tradition continues this Friday and Saturday at the Nick Smith Centre.

The event, featuring 20 teams, is this year supporting Arnprior Special Olympics and Arnprior Community Living, says organizer Joe Shean.

The hockey tournament is dedicated to the memory of former Arnprior mayor and community booster Len Shean, Joe s father.

He was a big supporter of the tournament and the community, said Shean.

There are teams coming from Ottawa, Kingston and all over the area, said Shean.

After 20 years, many of the same teams return and it s a great chance for friends to catch up, he said.

This year organizers are excited to be offering a chance to win an autographed Nick Lidstrom Detroit Red Wings Journey, Shean added.

Renfrew-based band Fifth Street will play in the community hall both Friday and Saturday evenings. Cover charge is $5.

For more information about the tournament and/or the dance, call Shean at 613-852-2574.