The Canadian Association of New York will host the 28th Annual Hockey Achievement Award Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. We are very proud to announce that this year’s recipient will be the legendary MARK MESSIER.

Mark Messier
“The Captain”

25-year veteran of the National Hockey League…A six-time winner of the Stanley Cup…A sure-fire inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame…Ranks second in all-time games played with 1,756, second only to Gordie Howe…Second in all-time points with 1,887, trailing only Wayne Gretzky…Third in all-time assists with 1,193…Ranks second all-time in Stanley Cup playoff games played with 109, assists with 186 and total points with 295…First team NHL All-Star four times...Won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP twice...Won the Conn Smythe Trophy…Five of Messier’s Stanley Cup triumphs came with the Edmonton Oilers, and his sixth came with the New York Rangers.

As you may be aware, the Hockey Achievement Award Dinner is one of the Canadian Association of New York’s prime fundraising events with the net proceeds going to charities supported by the Canadian Association of New York Foundation.

For more information - Please contact Catherine Calve at
events1@canadianassociationny.org

IHIH began in 1987 and introduced ice hockey to the economically challenged community of East Harlem. IHIH is a non-profit community-based organization for youth that uses the sport of hockey to promote academic achievement, responsibility, teamwork and good character. The objective of the organization is to provide inspiration, encouragement and guidance to children leading to better life experiences, education and career opportunities. Since its creation IHIH has enriched the lives of more than 1000 inner-city boys and girls.