• Hamilton Minor Hockey Council programs including player development, association support, equipment and financial assistance for those who require support to play the game.

• CNIB to continue providing community based-support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.                

The Steeltown Showdown will be the first ever outdoor AHL game in Canada, and the first outdoor regular season pro hockey game east of Alberta. Organizers are expecting more than 22,000 fans (which would set the AHL record for an outdoor game) to fill the football stadium that is usually home to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Additionally, the main game will be shown on Rogers Sportsnet across Canada with a possibility of airing in the United States and Europe. 

In order to make the event accessible and affordable, we have introduced graduated pledge levels beginning at $75 (3rd Star), $100 (2nd Star) and $150 and above (1st Star MVP). As a result, your players will receive: 

• A ticket to the Bulldogs vs Marlies outdoor game at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012; and the alumni/celebrity game featuring former Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens on Friday, January 20, 2012, as well as a concert featuring a musical act yet to be announced.
 
•  A Skate with the Bulldogs tuque ($75 Pledge Level), a commemorative t-shirt ($100), or jersey ($150 and above).
   
• An ice skating and autograph session with the Bulldogs at the conclusion of the main game on Saturday afternoon.
  
• Refreshments and entertainment.

Fantastic prizes will be awarded to the top individual and minor hockey team who succeed in raising the most funds. Prizes include receiving a full 'Bulldogs Team Experience':

• A tour of Copps Coliseum
• A chance to visit a Bulldogs practice
• A personal one hour practice session on the Bulldogs’ ice
• A team pizza party