Ottawa,
ON (March 17, 2011) – In celebration of the one-year
anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian
Paralympic Committee (CPC) would like to invite media to talk to Paralympic
Sledge Hockey player Marc Dorion, as he returns from Japan with a silver medal
earned at the Four Nations Cup. Marc will share his greatest memories from the
Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
while highlighting the significant legacy the Games have had on the National Sledge
Hockey team over the last few years.
At the age of 23, Marc Dorion is one of the
youngest players on Team Canada.
At 16 years old, Marc earned his spot on the National team and has been a
fearless player since then. He is now driven by the goal of winning gold at the
Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. Marc holds gold medals from the 2008 International
Paralympic Committee (IPC) Sledge Hockey World Championships, the 2007 and 2008
World Sledge Hockey Challenges, as well as a 2006 Paralympic gold medal from Torino. He was also a member of the 2010 National team
when Canada
ended up in fourth place at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Originally from Bourget, Ontario,
arc is studying criminology at the University
of Ottawa.
When: Friday, March 18th, 2011 – 1:00 PM EST
Who: Marc
Dorion, Sledge Hockey Assistant Captain, Canada’s National Sledge Team
Conference call info:
Toll-free dial-in: 1- 877-695-6175
Conference ID: 1416864
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee
The
Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46
member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee’s vision is to be the world’s leading
Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable
Paralympic sport system in Canada
to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting
Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian
Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved
in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. For more
information, visit www.paralympic.ca.
For more information, please contact:
Marie-Hélène
Cayer
Canadian Paralympic Committee
613.569.4333 ext. 227
mcayer@paralympic.ca
