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************************* Canada: Who is Hockey Mom of the Year? MasterCard Canada and Bobby Orr to crown Hockey Mom of the Year at the 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Vancouver

TORONTO - Chauffeuring rowdy hockey players to scores of games each year; driving thousands of kilometers to and from the rink; and logging just as many hours in the stands to cheer your child on.

If this routine sounds at all familiar, you'll recognize this unsung hero - the Canadian hockey mom.

Today, MasterCard Canada announced the search for the hockey mom of the year - a national contest open to all Canadian moms.

"For years, hockey moms have sacrificed their weekends, logged the hours and supported the players - and all without recognition," said Tammy Scott, vice president, brand marketing, MasterCard Canada.

"MasterCard is urging all Canadians to lace up their skates, and submit their nominations for best Hockey Mom of the Year."

To nominate a mom worthy of the title Hockey Mom of the Year, visit the contest website between April 9 and 11:59 PM EST on April 30, 2007, and in 250 words or less, tell us why the selected mom should be Hockey Mom of the Year.

Three finalists will be chosen and along with their families (up to four members), will be flown to Vancouver to attend the 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup.

The grand prize winner will be recognized during an on-ice presentation by MasterCard Canada and hockey legend Bobby Orr at the final game.

"For as long as hockey has been Canada's pastime, hockey moms from across the country have been as dedicated to their players as Canada has been to the game," said Bobby Orr. "My mom was a part of every goal I scored and I count her as part of my winning team."

The MasterCard Search for Hockey Mom of the Year

All submissions will be reviewed by Armstrong Partnership LP, and five entries from each CHL region will be chosen: Western Region (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and the Northwest Territories); Ontario; and Eastern Region (Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nunavut).

The top submissions will then be reviewed by a panel of judges who will select one finalist from each region.

The judging panel includes: David Branch, president of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL); Linda Staal, long time hockey parent and mother to hockey greats Eric, Jordan, Marc and Jared Staal; and Bobby Orr.

Criteria selection will be based on: creativity, originality and written submission.

The nominated nom must be a resident of Canada over the age of majority in their province/territory of residence.

No purchase necessary to participate in this contest. Void where prohibited.

The contest is open to legal residents of Canada, over the age of majority.

Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

For full contest details, please click here.

About the MasterCard Memorial Cup

The MasterCard Memorial Cup is the national championship for major junior hockey.

The champion of the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), along with the host team, compete in a round-robin series for the right to be crowned the country's best.

MasterCard Canada has been a proud sponsor of the CHL and the MasterCard Memorial Cup since 1999.

About MasterCard Worldwide

MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide.

As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes over 16 billion transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial institution customers and merchants.

Through its family of brands, including MasterCard(R), Maestro(R) and Cirrus(R), MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories.

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