Ontario General Insurance Hockey Tournament (August 01, 2008)

Earlier this spring, insurance industry hockey teams, sponsors and organizers came to Fort Erie and Welland, Ont. to participate in the Ontario General Insurance Hockey Tournament. The annual tournament celebrated its 27th year and raised an impressive and unexpected $30,000 for the local chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Camp McGovern. •

July 31, 2008 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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Earlier this spring, insurance industry hockey teams, sponsors and organizers came to Fort Erie and Welland, Ont. to participate in the Ontario General Insurance Hockey Tournament. The annual tournament celebrated its 27th year and raised an impressive and unexpected $30,000 for the local chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Camp McGovern. •

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