Classified and Mic Boyd to take part in 2011 Juno Cup tomorrow night, March 25 in Toronto [News]

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Classified and Mic Boyd to take part in 2011 Juno Cup tomorrow night, March 25 in Toronto [News]

Posted Mar 24th, 2011 by @HipHopCanada | 0 Comments

Toronto, ON – “It’s one of Canada’s greatest hockey rivalries – the giants of Canadian music face off against the greats of the NHL. Sure, it’s for charity… but that doesn’t mean it will be friendly!” Music and hockey come together this Juno Weekend with the 2011 Juno Cup featuring The Rockers vs. NHL Greats. Canadian hip-hop will be represented by East coast MCs Classified and his brother Mic Boyd. Click the jump for a full list of artists and celebrities taking part in the game. Ricoh Coliseum (100 Princes’ Boulevard) will play home to the Friday, March 25th event which starts at 7:30 p.m.

News: Classified and Mic Boyd to take part in 2011 Juno Cup hockey event on Friday, March 25th

Two of Canada’s favourite pastimes – hockey and music – come together for an all-out clash of the titans during Juno Cup, a celebrity hockey game in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. The game sees former NHL Greats competing with Canadian artists and celebrities for bragging rights on the ice.

Artist and celebrity guests include: Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Andrew Scott (Sloan), Barney Bentall, Brad Keller (Creaking Tree String Quartet), Brian Kobayakawa (Creaking Tree String Quartet), Bryan Crouch (Hail the Villain), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Classified, Mic Boyd, Dustin Bentall, George Canyon, Greg Millson (Great Lake Swimmers), Jay Bodner (Eagle & Hawk), Jon Gallant (Billy Talent), Johnny Max (Johnny Max Band), Kathleen Edwards, Kevin Parent, Menno Versteeg (Hollerado), Michael Hollett (NOW Magazine), Mike Belitsky (The Sadies), Paul Aucoin (The Hylozoists), Peter Kesper (NQ Arbuckle), Rob Higgins (Dearly Beloved), Ron MacLean (Hockey Night In Canada), Sean Dean (The Sadies), Sarah Harmer, Tyler Armes (Down With Webster), Vince Fontaine (Eagle & Hawk).

NHL Greats include: Mark Napier, Brad Dalgarno, Derek King, Gary Leeman, Gary Roberts, Mike Pelyk, Paul Coffey, Russ Courtnall, Troy Crowder, Valeri Bure

For more information and ticket purchase click here.

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