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Heavy hitters go to bat for local health care

HOMEBASE 2022 ROSTER

 

HOMEBASE All-Star game hosts, Josh Gorges and Blake Comeau join presenting sponsor, Raymond James General Manager, Erica Whiteley, as they gear up for the big game on Friday, June 24 at Elks Stadium.

KELOWNA, BC – June 17, 2022 – The countdown is on for the return of the HOMEBASE Charity Slo-Pitch, presented by Raymond James. Now just one week away, the KGH Foundation is announcing a star-studded NHL player roster for Friday’s All-Star match, set for 6:30 p.m. on June 24 at Elks Stadium.

Former Kelowna Rockets and NHL players, Josh Gorges and Blake Comeau, for which the tournament is named, have drawn some heavy hitters from the NHL community to join the fun, all to raise urgently needed funds for both acute and community-based local mental health care programs.

The event never fails to be a family-friendly crowd-pleaser, allowing fans to see some of their favourite NHL hockey stars in competitive action… with a twist. The competing teams of celebrated hockey pros have traded in their sticks for bats and are ready to prove who reigns supreme as the HOMEBASE champions for 2022 in a raucous game of softball. Team Gorges took the title in both 2018 and 2019.  After a two-year hiatus, Team Comeau is ready to seek redemption!

Friday night’s All-Star match, which features a pre-game Players Choice autograph session with the players, including Montreal Canadiens goalie, Carey Price, Vancouver Canucks defenceman, Luke Schenn and his brother Brayden Schenn, St. Louis Blues centre, is nearly 80% sold out. The August Mazda Kids Zone is always a hit with the little ones and the August Luxury Motorcars ‘SUPERCAR’ showcase, Tommy Gun’s beverage garden and hilarious Home Run Derby, sponsored by RBC Dominion Securities, are sure to please the ‘big kids’ in the family. Guests can also participate in the 50/50 draw, tickets are already available for purchase online!

Don’t miss out! There is still time to get tickets to one of the best community FUNdraisers Kelowna has to offer.  A limited number of tickets are available for purchase at https://www.kghfoundation.com/homebase/

Batter up!

TEAM GORGES
Josh Gorges (CAPTAIN)Retired NHLDefensemanMontreal Canadiens; Buffalo Sabres; San Jose Sharks
Jordin TootooRetired NHLRight WingerNashville Predators; New Jersey Devils; Chicago Blackhawks
Wade ReddenRetired NHLDefensemanOttawa Senators; New York Rangers
Cody FransonFormer NHLDefensemanNashville Predators; Buffalo Sabres
Rene BourqueRetired NHLRight WingerMontreal Canadiens; Calgary Flames; Chicago Blackhawks
Brent SeabrookRetired NHLDefensemanChicago Blackhawks; 2010 Olympic Team Canada  Gold Medal winner
Todd SimpsonRetired NHLDefensemanCalgary Flames; Phoenix Coyotes
Carey PriceMontreal CanadiensGoalie2014 Olympic Team Canada  Gold Medal winner
Joel EdmundsonMontreal CanadiensDefenseman
Brendan GallagherMontreal CanadiensRight Winger
Curtis LazarBoston BruinsCentre & Right Winger
TJ Caig
(PITCHER)
Retired EIHLForward
TEAM COMEAU
Blake Comeau (CAPTAIN)Dallas StarsLeft WingerFormer Kelowna Rocket
Shea WeberVegas Golden KnightsDefensemanTeam Canada two-time Olympic Gold Medalist
Luke SchennVancouver CanucksDefensemanFormer Kelowna Rocket
Scott HartnellRetired NHLLeft WingerNashville Predators; Philadelphia Flyers; Columbus Blue Jackets
Justin SchultzWashington CapitalsDefensemanFormer West Kelowna Warrior
Tyson BarrieEdmonton OilersDefensemanFormer Kelowna Rocket
Mike SmithEdmonton OilersGoalie
Lane PedersonSan Jose SharksCentre
Tyler BouckRetired NHLCentreDallas Stars; Phoenix Coyotes; Vancouver Canucks
Tyler MyersVancouver CanucksDefensemanFormer Kelowna Rocket
Brayden SchennSt. Louis BluesAlternate Captain, Centre
Ryan Caig
(PITCHER)
Kelowna

The KGH Foundation would also like to gratefully acknowledge the support of HOMEBASE sponsors; MNP (Team Zone), and Touchstone Law (Volunteers) and the generosity of our media sponsors at Stingray (Country 100.7, K96.3), Kelowna Now and the Kelowna Capital News.

Since 1978, the KGH Foundation has worked with a generous community to raise funds to support world-class healthcare close to home for a rapidly expanding and diverse population in the interior of B.C.  Today, the KGH Foundation is the lead fundraising organization for Kelowna General Hospital and its associated facilities, JoeAnna’s House and Central Okanagan Hospice House.

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  • The Winners of the Lake Life LotteryDecember 21, 2022 - 8:49 pm
  • Donning an apron in support of JoeAnna’s HouseDecember 8, 2022 - 9:08 pm
  • 3rd Annual Better Together Day Raises Over $47,500 for JoeAnna’s HouseOctober 7, 2022 - 4:47 pm
  • JoeAnna's House‘Better Together Day’ is Thursday, October 6October 4, 2022 - 8:30 am
  • Historical Gift from the Kiwanis Clubs of Kelowna Continues to Pay Dividends in the CommunitySeptember 16, 2022 - 8:35 pm
  • Heart of Gold Gala Returns, Raises Over $1.6 Million for KGHSeptember 13, 2022 - 4:45 pm
  • Mental Health Campaign Close$1.7 Million raised to fund local mental health supportsAugust 23, 2022 - 7:00 am
  • NHL All-Stars Play Ball and Win Big for the KGH FoundationJune 27, 2022 - 9:56 pm

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