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05/26/00 Archive

U.S. Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association (U.S.EWHA):
Minnesota PowerHockey™ Online News

May 26th, 2000

WHATS INSIDE

A: Toronto Tournament
B: Minnesota News
D: Golf Tournament
C: We Media Partnership


A: TORONTO TOURNAMENT

Minnesota Stars (U.S. EWHA traveling team) brings home the hardware at the Canadian Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association National Tournament, held in Toronto, Ontario May 20-21.

Minnesota won the U.S. Invitational Cup given to the US team with the most points. Minnesota also won the International Challenge Award given to the US team who beats the 3rd place Canadian team.

Chris Kram (Center--Minnesota) was named tournament MVP. This is the first time in history a US player has won the award.

The U.S. EWHA and Minnesota Stars would like to thank everyone involved at the Canadian National Tournament. A Special thanks to the Toronto organizers who put together a great tournament. We would also like to thank all of the teams and their organizers who participated.

--Victoria (B.C.)
--London (Ontario)
--Toronto (Ontario)
--Calgary (Alberta)
--Detroit (Michigan)

Minnesota and Detroit had a pre-tournament event/games in Southfield, MI on Thursday May 18th. The WCHL of Detroit put on a great evening of hockey and pizza. These games were a great help for both teams before the intense competition in Toronto.

CONGRATS TO CALGARY, THE 2000 NATIONAL CHAMPS!

More information and lots of pictures will be posted on web page soon!


B: Minnesota News

The Minnesota Division of the U.S. EWHA will begin its fourth regular season, Sunday May 29th. Registration will continue throughout June. For more information, please contact the U.S. EWHA.
Volunteers are still needed.


C: Golf Tournament

The 4th Annual U.S. EWHA golf tournament will take place Thursday, July 27th, 2000. This year's tournament is expected to be the biggest ever.

Corporate partners include: NHL's Minnesota Wild, Nevada Bob's Golf, Dynek, Datrek, Thomas Design Group & Associated Rollx Vans.

Sign-up early! Last year we sold out 3 weeks before the event.

NEW FOR 2000--WIN UP TO $10,000 IN CASH/PRIZES AT THE HOLE-IN-ONE CHALLENGE. WIN A SONY PLAYSTATION PROVIDED BY FUNCOLAND WIN GREAT GOLF GEAR PROVIDED BY DATREK AND NEVADA BOB'S GOLF

The event brochure will be sent out soon!


D. We Media partnership

The U.S. EWHA is very proud to announce its recent agreement with We Media
Inc. (New York). We Media and the U.S. EWHA will work together in the coming months to promote each others programs.

Check out We Media's services on the web at http://www.wemedia.com


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U.S. EWHA
7216 39th Ave. No.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Tel-763-535-4736
Fax-208-279-1368
Email- hockey@usewha.org
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