The stars will be dazzling next Thursday night, as some NHL greats will shine at the Drumheller Dragons’ Badlands Evening of the Stars.
Broadcaster and speaker Jim Ralph, Calgary Flame Michael Cammalleri and former Flame Craig Conroy will be special guests at a fundraising dinner and auction event at the Badlands Community Facility.
Dragons’ head coach Brian Curran said in his experience, sportsmen nights such as this have always been a great way to support the local team, have fun and get excited about the coming season.
“A lot of places don’t get the big stars of hockey coming to their town and it’s not just about them, it’s about the value of the entertainment they can bring in. It’s a fun night,” said Curran.
He says more than just hearing these greats speak, there is also some once in a lifetime prizes up for grabs in the auctions and raffles. These include a raffle for a VIP golf weekend that includes four friends, a private jet and two golf courses.
Auction items include the Ultimate 4th of July experience in New York City, a trip to Scottsdale Arizona for a PGA Golf Tour experience, or a dream sports package where six can jet to Detroit to take in a Lions game and Red Wings game.
“These trips we are talking about are trips that you just can’t get, they are very special,” said Curran.
He is excited about the evening, and says it can be valuable for the team.
“These kids will have a chance to talk to these players … about what it is to be a professional hockey player, living the dream and what the dream costs. There is a lot of commitment,” said Curran. “These guys do a good job at helping out the younger players because they once were that same player. They hold on to that advice a lot tighter than from guys who are further down the road.”
The Badlands Evening of the Stars is September 6, cocktails are at 5 p.m. For more information call the Dragons office at 403-823-2022 or email kerri@drumhellerdragons.ca
