LANGLEY, BC - February 05, 2014 /CNW/ - The Langley Atom A4 Eagles received an unforgettable surprise today when the iconic Stanley Cup® was the special guest at their postgame celebration.

"We are so excited to bring the Stanley Cup® to the Langley Atom A4 Eagles as part of the Scotiabank Surprise & Delight campaign," said Karen Johnson, Scotiabank Branch Manager. "The Stanley Cup® is such an iconic example of what can be accomplished through hard work, sportsmanship and determination. We are proud to recognize the Eagles for what they have achieved as a team, both on the ice and off through their volunteer work."

The Langley Atom A4 Eagles is supported by the Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship Program, which supports over 5,000 minor hockey teams in communities across Canada.

The team was treated to a special photo session and after-party which gave them a chance to get up-close to the Cup.

About Scotiabank 
Scotiabank is the Official Bank of the NHL®, NHL Alumni™, CWHL, Vancouver Canucks®., Winnipeg Jets®, Toronto Maple Leafs®, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers® and the Calgary Flames® whose home arena is the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Bank also has a partnership with the Montreal Canadiens®. Scotiabank has a long tradition of supporting hockey in Canada from local teams and minor hockey associations to professional players and leagues. Across Canadian communities coast to coast, Scotiabank's Community Hockey Sponsorship Program reaches out to over 5,000 minor hockey teams. To find out more about Scotiabank's hockey programs, please visit www.facebook.com/scotiahockeyclub.

Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, 'Bright Future'. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $47 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

About the NHL
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