| The Home Depot Expands Commitment to Community & Junior Hockey Across Canada |
 October, 21, 2009
- Addition of nine new teams to its Community Hockey Program brings total to 56 -
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Toronto, ON – October 21, 2009 − The Home Depot announced that it is expanding its Community Hockey Program to include nine new Junior hockey teams from communities across Canada. With the addition of these teams, The Home Depot now supports 56 Junior, Canadian University and American Hockey league teams coast-to-coast with funding and volunteer support for local community hockey events and initiatives.
“Whether funding community-run coaching clinics or helping to re-build local rinks, The Home Depot is proud to have been a part of community hockey in Canada for more than fifteen years and to now expand our commitment to include nine new teams,” said Peg Hunter, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, The Home Depot Canada. “Supporting high level hockey in the communities we serve allows us to build strong relationships with our customers, while giving back in a meaningful way.”
The newest members of The Home Depot’s Community Hockey Program include Junior hockey teams located in Port Alberni, BC; Campbell River, BC; Collingwood, ON; Cowichan, BC; Halifax, NS; Mississauga, ON; Montreal, QC; Okotoks, BC; and Sarnia, ON. As part of the program, each team will be paired with a local The Home Depot store and will work together to bring the partnership to life through Backyard Rink Contests, On the Bench know-how coaching clinics and innovative in-arena experiences for fans.
“The Home Depot is a great supporter of Windsor Spitfires hockey and the Windsor-area through its community based initiatives,” said Bob Boughner, President and Head Coach of the Windsor Spitfires. “Our team is proud to again partner up with Home Depot to offer fans the chance to meet Spitfire players this season.”
Highlighting the importance of community hockey to Canadians, close to nine million fans attended Junior hockey games across the country in 2008; more than the combined attendance of all six Canadian NHL teams.
“From Junior to university leagues across Canada, community hockey is a source of pride for the communities we serve,” added Hunter. “Through The Home Depot’s Community Hockey program we are proud to help build home teams in Canadian towns and cities, while supporting an important piece of Canadian culture.”
The Home Depot is proud to support the following community hockey teams:
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Partner team
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Location
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League
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Abbotsford Heat
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Abbotsford, BC
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American Hockey League (AHL)
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Alberni Valley Bulldogs
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Port Alberni, BC
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British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) (Junior)
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Barrie Colts
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Barrie, ON
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Ontario Hockey League (OHL) (Major Junior)
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Belleville Bulls
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Belleville, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Brampton Battalion
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Brampton, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Brandon Wheat Kings
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Brandon, MB
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Western Hockey League (WHL) (Major Junior)
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Campbell River Storm
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Campbell River, BC
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Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL)
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Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
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Cape Breton, NS
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Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) (Major Junior)
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Collingwood Blues
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Collingwood, ON
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Ontario Junior Hockey League
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Cowichan Valley Capitals
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Duncan, BC
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BCHL (Junior)
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Edmonton Oil Kings
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Edmonton, AB
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Grande Prairie Storm
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Grand Prairie, AB
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Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) (Junior)
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Guelph Storm
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Guelph, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Halifax Mooseheads
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Halifax, NS
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QMJHL (Major Junior)
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Hamilton Bulldogs
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Hamilton, ON
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AHL
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Kamloops Blazers
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Kamloops, BC
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Kelowna Rockets
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Kelowna, BC
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Kingston Frontenacs
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Kingston, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Kitchener Rangers
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Kitchener, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Kootenay Ice
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Kootenay, BC
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Lakehead Thunderwolves
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Thunder Bay, ON
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Canadian Interuniversity (CIS)
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Langley Chiefs
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Langley, BC
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BCHL (Junior)
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Lethbridge Hurricanes
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Lethbridge, AB
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Lloydminster Bobcats
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Lloydminster, AB
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AJHL (Junior)
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London Knights
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London, ON
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OHL (Junior)
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Manitoba Moose
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Winnipeg, MB
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AHL
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Medicine Hat Tigers
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Medicine Hat, AB
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Mississauga St. Michaels Majors
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Mississauga, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Junior de Montreal
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Verdun, QC
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QMJHL (Major Junior)
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Niagara Ice Dogs
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St. Catharines, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Newmarket Hurricanes
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Newmarket, ON
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Central Canadian Hockey League (CCHL) (Junior)
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North Bay Trappers
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North Bay, ON
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Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL)
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Okotoks Oilers
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Okotoks, AB
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AJHL (Junior)
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Oshawa Generals
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Oshawa, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Ottawa 67’s
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Ottawa, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Owen Sound Attack
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Owen Sound, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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P.E.I. Rockets
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Charlottetown, PEI
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QMJHL (Major Junior)
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Pembroke Lumber Kings
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Pembroke, ON
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Central Junior Hockey League (CJHL)
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Peterborough Petes
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Peterborough, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Prince George Cougars
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Prince George, BC
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Red Deer Rebels
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Red Deer, AB
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Regina Pats
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Regina, SK
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Saint John Sea Dogs
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Saint John, NB
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QMJHL (Major Junior)
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Sarnia Sting
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Sarnia, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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Sarnia Legionnaires
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Sarnia, ON
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Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL)
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Saskatoon Blades
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Saskatoon, SK
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Seguin Bruins
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Parry Sound, ON
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CCHL (Junior)
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Soo Greyhounds
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Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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St Jerome Panthers
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St. Jerome, QC
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Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League (QJAAAHL)
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Sudbury Wolves
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Sudbury, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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UNB Athletics
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Fredericton, NB
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CIS
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Vancouver Giants
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Vancouver, BC
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Vernon Vipers
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Vernon, BC
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WHL (Major Junior)
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Victoriaville Tigres
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Victoriaville, QC
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QMJHL (Major Junior)
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Westside Warriors
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Kelowna, BC
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BCHL (Junior)
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Windsor Spitfires
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Windsor, ON
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OHL (Major Junior)
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About The Home Depot
Founded in 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia, The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer, currently operating 2,240 stores, including 179The Home Depot stores across Canada. In fiscal 2008, The Home Depot had sales of $71.3 billion and earnings from continuing operations of $2.3 billion. The Company employs more than 300,000 people, including more than 28,000 Canadians.
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