Celebrity Guests
Join former NHL'ers, Hall Of Fame Inductees, Television Actors, award winning Canadian Country Music Artists and much more as we come together to raise much needed funds and awareness for two very worthwhile charities; TEMA - Heroes Are Human and the Unison Benevolent Fund.
Chad Brownlee
Although he may focus on living in the moment and absorbing every treasured second with his fans while performing on stage, Brownlee has already lived a life many would argue could fill multiple lifetimes. An award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist and former NHL draft pick, country music artist Brownlee is by definition a renaissance man, who lives by the credence that “opportunity lies along the path created by the choices you make.”
Over the last few years Brownlee has received critical acclaim and numerous accolades including a highly coveted JUNO nomination for Country Album of the Year, and consecutive Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA®) Award™ Male Artist of the Year nominations (2012 & 2013).
For this British Columbia, Canada native, a strong work ethic defines his successful transition from the ice rink to the stage. A culmination of many days and nights on the road and hours in the studio, Brownlee has been taking the Canadian country music world by storm. He plans to cross the border later this year to share the Country Thunder Festival stage (in both Wisconsin and Arizona), performing a mix of fan favourites and new tracks off his forthcoming album.
Mike Krushelnyski
A Montreal native who enjoyed a 14-year NHL career, this big left winger/center was drafted by the Boston Bruins and spent three seasons with them before being traded to Edmonton.
In his first season with the Oilers (1985), Mike scored 43 goals and was named to the NHL All Star Team. “Krusher” would go on to win three Stanley Cups with Edmonton in 1985, 1987 and 1988. “Kruzer” was then traded to Los Angeles with Wayne Gretzky in a blockbuster trade for the 1988-89 season and spent three seasons with them before being dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he spent four seasons, and was part of their 1993 Conference Finals team.
He concluded his NHL career as member of the Detroit Red Wings and would win his fourth Stanley Cup as an assistant coach with the Wings in 1997. ‘Kruzer’ played:
- 1,036 games in his NHL career
- with 270 goals (five 20-goal seasons)
- 371 assists
- 54 power play goals
- 31 game-winning goals
Glen Anderson
Born October 2, 1960 Anderson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) who played 16 Seasons in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues.
He won five Stanley Cups with Edmonton in the years 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990. On September 19, 1991 Anderson was traded, with Grant Fuhr, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he played two seasons and part of another. There, he reached the 1000 point plateau and played a key role in the Leafs' 1993 playoff run to the Conference Finals. The Leafs traded Anderson to the Rangers, where he won a sixth Stanley Cup 1994.
Glenn’s NHL Career would include:
HHOF Induction 2008
6 Stanley Cups
1129 regular season goals
498 goals
601 assists
1099 Points
5 playoff overtime goals, third to Joe Sakic's 8 and Maurice Richard's 6.
In addition, he had 17 play-off game-winning goals, good for fifth in the all time history of the NHL.
Gold - 1984 and 1987 Canada Cup
Silver Medallist - 1989 World Ice Hockey Championships. 4 NHL All-Star Games 1984,1985,1986,1987
Dennis Maruk
Dennis Maruk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the NHL for 14 seasons, scoring a career high 60 goals for the Washington Capitals in 1981–82.
Maruk played junior "A" hockey in the Ontario Hockey League for the London Knights before he was drafted in 1975 by the California Golden Seals.
While with the Seals, he became the first NHL rookie to score five shorthanded goals in a season. Maruk followed the franchise when it relocated to Cleveland to become the Cleveland Barons a year later.
Maruk's rights were later obtained by the Minnesota North Stars after the Barons merged with them in 1978, but was traded shortly afterwards to the Washington Capitals. During his time with the Capitals, he scored 50 goals in 1980-1981 and 60 goals in 1981-1982; his mark of 76 assists and 136 points in the 1982 season remain Capitals' records for a single-season. Maruk was the first Capitals player to score 100 points in a season. In 1982-1983, Maruk was one of the players instrumental in leading the Capitals to their first playoff appearance. Despite this, he was traded back to the Minnesota North Stars where he would finish his career.
Maruk :
- played in 888 NHL games
- he scored 356 goals
- had 522 assists.
Aaron Pritchett
With numerous top hits, music videos, tours with Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and Brooks & Dunn, Canadian born and bred Aaron Pritchett has gained a significant following across Canada.
Over his career he has earned many accolades and awards, including a 2 time CCMA for Independent Male Artist of the Year , CCMA Independent Song of the Year and Socan Songwriter of the Year in 2007 for the anthem, "Hold My Beer".
Growing up in small-town Northern BC, Aaron drew his earliest musical influences from 80's Rock, but the transition to country music came naturally, "It was based on being able to relate to the stories that country songs told. Those stories were a lot like mine. I was going fishing, camping, and riding buses to hockey tournaments in even smaller towns than my own, life was a lot more country than rock and roll. "
Asked how hockey played a major role in is life: I grew up in a small town up north in British Columbia and learned to play when I was really young. .. I’ve always said that hockey was my first true love. It’s with me and around me all the time, even now. I still play hockey when I can, I love watching games, and watching my kids play now and then. I’m a huge Canucks fan too. As far back as I can remember, hockey has always played a big role, it’s shaped who I am. Aaron Pritchett is currently an alumni member of the Vancouver Canucks Hockey Organization.
Kevin Davison
Kevin Davison released his highly anticipated single, “When Those Sirens Are Gone” from his forthcoming album, “Only Human”, February 27th on Canada AM. The new album includes 6 new tracks with the first single being “When Those Sirens Are Gone”, the tribute to PTSD and first responders, the rough video for which went viral in November 2014.
Kevin Davison performed his single “When Those Sirens Are Gone” live on Canada A.M. when he joined the show to discuss the importance of PTSD Awareness, his single, and his plans for the upcoming year including the CCMA's in Halifax and much more. Davison spent the weekend in Toronto as part of TEMA'S 14th Annual Heroes Tribute Gala - “Behind The Mask”.
“Music has always been an expressive part of my life, as much as being a paramedic has been. I never dreamed that one of my songs would have this kind of positive impact on so many people. The more people I can help, the better.”
Having jumped into the music scene with both cowboy-booted feet in 2009, Kevin found himself in Nashville within a year in recording sessions with some of the best musicians in North America. With a career as a Paramedic in his small hometown of Kentville, NS, Kevin has dedicated his life to helping others while always carrying a tremendous passion for music. Life’s journey has brought Kevin to a place in time where music is taking a front seat.
Dennis Vial
Dennis Vial is a retired professional hockey player who played in NHL with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and the Ottawa Senators. He played defence and shot left-handed.
Vial's playing careered spanned from 1989-2005. During this time Vial established himself as a hard hitting enforcer and defenceman and got the call up midway through the 1990–1991 season to join the Rangers. He played in 21 games before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings that same season, appearing in another 9 games. Prior to the 1993–1994 season Vial was traded from the Red Wings to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was picked by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft - finally, in Phase II of the Expansion draft Vial was picked up by the Ottawa Senators, with whom he made his greatest NHL impact. He led the Senators in penalty minutes, major penalties, and fighting majors. Known as a fearless combatant, Vial's time in Ottawa was highlighted by a long, intense, and often bloody feud with Rob Ray of the divisional rival Buffalo Sabres.[1]
Retiring in 2005, Vial remained the Ottawa Senators' all-time penalty minutes leader until being surpassed by Chris Neil.
- NHL, 242 games
- 794 penalty points