MCR was proud to be a part of the 2009 NHL Alumni Charity Banquet hosted at Toronto’s Marriott Airport hotel. The event was part of the first ever NHL Alumni Week and counted more than 70 NHL legends of all ages were in attendance.

“Mr. Hockey”™ earns “Man of the Year”

The event honoured “Mr. Hockey”™ himself, Gordie Howe, who was presented with the NHL Alumni Association’s “Man of the Year” award. Mr. Howe received the award for his community work and ongoing involvement with a number of charitable causes. The dinner raised more than $50,000 for the “Hockey’s Greatest Family Fund” which assists former hockey players who are in need.

“7^th Man Award” goes to Scotty Morrison

Scotty Morrison also received the Keith McCreary “7^th Man Award” for all his contributions to hockey over the years. Earle Connor, a Paralympic gold medal winner, was the recipient of the “Ace Bailey Award of Courage.”

On the mike was Dave Schultz who entertained the crowd by recanting tales form his childhood, when he used to watch, in awe, “Mr Hockey”™ on the ice.

Plasmas, LCD Projectors and AV equipment provided by MCR Rental Solutions

MCR provided all of the technical equipment for the celebration, outfitting the room with plasma screens, speakers and stands, wireless mics, an LCD projector and a 9 x 11 ft. projector screen.

Seat Selection Kiosks were in action

Touch Screen kiosk rentals were set up to make seat selection that much easier and MCR’s technicians were onsite to make sure the event ran as smoothly as possible.

Highlights from the night will be available in webcast format on the company website.