Scotiabank Champions for Change Scores Again for Youth!

For the past four years, Phoenix has entertained hockey fans at Scotiabank Champions for Change. Held in July, it is an event jam-packed with fun filled activities for guests of all ages, fantastic collector memorabilia, and inspiring stories from some of Nova Scotia’s greatest hockey heroes.

The 2016 event was no exception!

Phoenix scored another champion line up with spectacular stories. We were pleased to have Andrew Bodnarchuk join us as Honorary Chair this year, and guests were inspired by the journeys of favourites like Zach Fucale, Savannah Newton, and Logan Shaw among many seasoned professionals. In particular, guests were delightfully entertained by former Halifax Moosehead captain and fan favourite, Jody Shelley, as a guest interviewer. His conversation with Washington Capitals prospect Liam O’Brien and his father together on stage turned out to be one of the evening’s highlights.

Scotiabank Champions for Change has earned a reputation as an event like no other in the region—a celebration of hockey in the community, while championing change for youth. The event includes an interactive Fan Zone for children and families with various games and activities made possible by the overwhelming support of the Halifax Mooseheads, three periods of insightful and inspiring interviews with champions on stage, a dinner, and a live and silent auction featuring rare and collectable memorabilia. Since inception, the event has raised almost $200,000 to support our work with youth, families and communities.

We are proud of the exceptional event that Scotiabank Champions for Change has become, and the joy it has brought to the hundreds of guests who attend year after year. Sincere thanks to the organizing committee, event volunteers, the Halifax Mooseheads, and the following sponsors for making this event possible: Scotiabank, Enterprise, Emera Energy, Goalline, FMAV, RCR Hospitality Group, KKP, Metro Halifax, Cleve’s WestJet, C100 and CTV.