Theoren Fleury Hosting Speaking Engagement in Brandon

A pair of hockey players, both with ties to the Calgary Flames, will highlight a busy Friday evening for autograph seekers at next weekends Dakota Nation Winterfest.  Theoren Fleury, who spent 11 seasons with the Flames, will be in attendance for a series of events, including the opening ceremonies. The opening ceremonies get underway on the Friday evening at 6:00 pm, inside Westman Place. The former NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup winner and Olympic Gold Medalist is also scheduled to host a one hour speaking engagement, "Don't Quit Before the Miracle", inside the Amphitheater starting at 6:30 pm. A one hour autograph session with Fleury will follow on the concourse.

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Current Flame, Michael Ferland, will be hosting a one hour autograph session on the main concourse as well.  His session starts at 5:00 pm on the Friday evening.  This season the rugged left winger has 11 points in 45 games. Ferland participated in last winters festivities when he dropped the puck for the ceremonial face off.

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