Scotiabank furthers support of women's
equality and inclusion in ice hockey
CALGARY, AB, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, in partnership
with the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA),
today announced its entry to the 2021 Secret® Dream Gap Tour.
Players based in Calgary will
officially be part of Team Scotiabank, and will compete against
four additional PWHPA teams for the Secret® Cup.
Scotiabank is the Official Bank of the PWHPA and supports their
goal of showcasing the most talented women hockey players in the
world.
"We are proud to support the PWHPA and their efforts towards
making ice hockey more inclusive for women," says Laura Curtis Ferrera, Chief Marketing Officer at
Scotiabank. "At Scotiabank, we believe diversity makes us stronger.
That's why we're committed to making sure hockey is welcoming and
accessible to all players, no matter their gender. When we do this,
young girls from all backgrounds can go on to inspire future
generations of players and build a more inclusive game."
The PWHPA will announce dates for The Tour early next year and
will adhere to all provincial and federal legislation surrounding
the COVID-19 pandemic. All pertinent information relating to the
tour will be shared via pwhpa.com.
"Sponsors such as Scotiabank are making it possible for women
and young girls to pursue their dreams and achieve success at the
highest level possible," says PWHPA player Brigette Lacquette. "I am beyond grateful for
all the sponsors who support the PWHPA and am proud to be part of
Team Scotiabank."
Scotiabank and the PWHPA are also collaborating on a mentorship
program for young female players that is scheduled to launch in the
new year.
"The PWHPA is thrilled to welcome Scotiabank to our team of
incredible partners who continue to stand with us, and advocate for
the creation of a viable and sustainable professional women's
hockey league," says PWHPA Operations Consultant Jayna Hefford.
"Scotiabank has committed to supporting hockey at all levels across
the country, and we are excited to help grow the women's game
alongside them."
Often referred to as Canada's Hockey Bank, Scotiabank has a
long history of supporting girls and women in hockey, as evidenced
by the following initiatives:
- Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest – a national program that offers
on- and off-ice skills training, advice and encouragement from
elite athletes – has engaged more than 4,200 girls since 2006.
- Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada – a cross-country hockey celebration
established in 2011 – regularly features PWHPA players, like
Jamie Lee Rattray and Ann-Sophie Bettez.
- The Scotiabank Skaters Contest, which gives children across the
country a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join their hockey heroes on
the ice.
- Sponsor of the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship via our
partnership with Hockey Canada.
- Supported the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) for over a
decade, which featured the most talented players in the women's
game.
- Scotiabank's Hockey 24 documentary – A Film By Canada –
highlights the importance of the sport at all levels and includes
the PWHPA's Jayna Hefford and
Scotiabank Teammate Natalie Spooner.
Scotiabank is also pleased to announce that one of Canada's greatest female hockey players
-Cassie Campbell-Pascall – will
continue as a Scotiabank Teammate. Scotiabank Teammates act as
ambassadors at events throughout the year and are featured in
Scotiabank's marketing campaigns. She is a passionate ambassador,
who works tirelessly to help grow the game of hockey for women and
girls, while promoting the importance of diversity and inclusion in
the sport.
About Professional Women's Hockey Players Association
(PWHPA)
Professional Women's Hockey Players Association's (PWHPA)
mission is to promote, advance and support a single, viable
professional women's ice hockey league in North America that showcases the greatest
product of women's professional ice hockey in the world. The
organization aims to prove a united voice to players advocating for
the creation of a sustainable professional league. Comprised of the
world's best female hockey players including 38 Olympians, 60+
members of Hockey Canada and USA
Hockey, and National Champions for Canada, USA,
Finland and Russia. PWHPA is working to accomplish its
mission by coordinating training needs and programming
opportunities during the 2020-2021 season and collaborating with
like-minded organizations to make hockey more inclusive for women
today and for future generations. To learn more about PWHPA and the
Dream Gap tour visit www.pwhpa.com.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our
purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families
and their communities achieve success through a broad range of
advice, products and services, including personal and commercial
banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and
investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of over 90,000
employees and assets of approximately $1.1
trillion (as at October 31,
2020), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information,
please visit http://www.scotiabank.com and follow us on Twitter
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