/R E P E A T -- Little Native Hockey League Tournament Begins in Sarnia/

    TORONTO, March 13 /CNW/ - The Little Native Hockey League's 2009
Tournament, presented by Scotiabank begins March 16, 2009 at Aamjiwnaan First
Nation in Sarnia, ON. Tournament events run through March 19, 2009.WHAT:(*)  Little Native Hockey League 2009 Tournament,
              Opening Ceremonies

    WHERE:    Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Complex (SSEC), 1455 London
              Road

    WHEN:     7:00 p.m.

    WHO:      100+ teams from Aboriginal communities across Ontario
              NHL Alumni Mark Napier and Johnny Bower
              Scotiabank representatives(*) For more details, please visit
http://www.littlenativehockeyleague.com/home.html.

    About Scotiabank

    Scotiabank has a long tradition of supporting hockey in Canada from local
teams and minor hockey associations to professional players and leagues.
Through its partnerships, Scotiabank's hockey programs enrich the communities
where Canadians live and work by engaging fans and players in new ways to
celebrate our game. Scotiabank supports the passion and pride Canadians feel
for the game and believes it is fundamental to helping young people learn
about teamwork, camaraderie and the spirit of competition. Scotiabank is the
Official Bank of the NHL, NHLPA, NHL Alumni and CWHL, and has partnerships
with the Calgary Flames and the Ottawa Senators, whose home arena is
Scotiabank Place. For more information, on Scotiabank's hockey programs visit
www.scotiahockey.com
    Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live
and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader internationally
and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic
activities, in 2008 the Bank provided about $43 million in sponsorships and
donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas of
healthcare, education, social services and arts and culture. Visit us at
www.scotiabank.com.



For further information:
For further information: For more details, please visit
http://www.littlenativehockeyleague.com/home.html