BRANDON, MB - November 26, 2014 /CNW/ - Canadian Olympic women's hockey champion Meaghan Mikkelson is coaching over 150 female minor hockey players at the fourth annual Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest in Brandon on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The girls will have a day of skills training, fun and encouragement to inspire them to reach for their goals. The free event is comprised of on and off-ice training, a community outreach component and a keynote address from the celebrity coach.

WHAT: 
Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest, Brandon

WHO: 
Meaghan Mikkelson, two-time Olympic gold medalist and Amazing Race Canada Season 2 participant 
120 minor girls hockey players (ages 7 - 12 years)

WHEN: 
Saturday, November 29, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., girls will rotate between on-ice skills training, off-ice skills training, and a community outreach component 
12:00 p.m. - Meaghan Mikkelson keynote presentation begins

WHERE: 
Westman Communications Group Place
1906 Park Avenue 
Brandon, MB

WHY: 
Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest offers young girls the opportunity to learn from, and interact with, great role models who will help them develop their on-ice game skills, encourage them to reach for their dreams and celebrate the game of hockey.