Release

Fri., Feb. 5, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Entire City cheers on Team P.E.I at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee and Members of City council, on behalf of all residents of the Capital City,  wish all the best  to Team P.E.I as they compete tonight in this crucial round of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Kathy O’Rourke, Gerri-Lynn Ramsay, Erin Carmody Tricia Affleck, Shelly Bradley and coach Al Ledgerwood are exceptional athletes who are making their hometown proud in Sault Ste. Marie, Mayor Lee said.

"We are all just so excited and proud of these athletes as they exhibit their skill and determination to be Canada’s best female curlers," he said.

"All residents of the Capital City, along with all Islanders, will be cheering them on and hoping they make it to the finals this Sunday."

The Scotties will come to Charlottetown Feb. 19-27, 2011.

"This City has a proud tradition of excellence in curling," Lee said.

"If Team P.E.I. wins gold, they’ll get their chance to defend their title on home ice next winter."

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