EDMONTON, Oct. 26 /CNW/ - Hockey buffs will have the chance to play with and against hockey greats including Paul Coffey, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier and a host of other NHL alumni from Edmonton, Calgary and other NHL teams in the Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer's coming to Edmonton April 9, 10, and 11, 2010.

This charitable hockey tournament will raise funds for Alzheimer's research.

WHO:     Mr. Hockey(TM) Gordie Howe,
             Mark Napier, Executive Director, NHL Alumni Association(TM),
              former Edmonton Oiler and Stanley Cup champion
             Lyn Krutzfeldt, President, Alzheimer Society - Alberta and
              Northwest Territories
             Mark Gryfe, President, Baycrest Foundation
             Chris Bruce, Vice-President, Edmonton District, Scotiabank
             Tournament Co-Chairs: Native Edmontonians and business
              leaders Greg Christenson & David Cynamon

    WHERE:   Matrix Hotel
             10001 107 St NW
             Edmonton, AB

    WHEN:    Wednesday October 28, 2009
             10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
             Media conference begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp, with time for
             questions and interviews immediately following