International Postal Hockey Tournament
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The International Postal Hockey Tournament is an annual event that encompasses teams of postal employees from various countries. The first tournament took place in Sudbury, Ontario
in 1977. The early days of the tournament were a means to encourage friendship and fellowship among Canadian postal employees.
In 1984, fundraising became one of the key elements of the tournament. All-star challenges between Canada and the United States were held. On many occasions, special matches between postal employees and former National Hockey League
players helped to generate awareness and attract spectators. Funds raised went towards health care research and to assist those with physical or mental disabilities.
The 25th Anniversary of the tournament was held in Montreal
from April 13 to April 15, 2001. The 2006 edition of the tournament attracted 76 teams and 1300 players to London, Ontario.
issued a commemorative envelope to mark the event. The commemorative envelope had a stamp of Jean Beliveau
on the upper right hand corner of the envelope.
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
in 1977. The early days of the tournament were a means to encourage friendship and fellowship among Canadian postal employees.
In 1984, fundraising became one of the key elements of the tournament. All-star challenges between Canada and the United States were held. On many occasions, special matches between postal employees and former National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
players helped to generate awareness and attract spectators. Funds raised went towards health care research and to assist those with physical or mental disabilities.
The 25th Anniversary of the tournament was held in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
from April 13 to April 15, 2001. The 2006 edition of the tournament attracted 76 teams and 1300 players to London, Ontario.
Commemorative Envelope
To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the event, Canada PostCanada Post
Canada Post Corporation, known more simply as Canada Post , is the Canadian crown corporation which functions as the country's primary postal operator...
issued a commemorative envelope to mark the event. The commemorative envelope had a stamp of Jean Beliveau
Jean Béliveau
Jean Arthur "Le Gros Bill" Béliveau, is a former professional ice hockey player who played parts of 20 seasons with the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens. As a player, he won the Stanley Cup 10 times, and as an executive he was part of another seven championship teams, the most Stanley...
on the upper right hand corner of the envelope.
| Date of Issue | Last Day of Sale | Denomination | Canada Post product number | Design | Quantity | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 April 2001 | 12 April 2002 | 1 x 47 cents | 341558 | Bernie Reilander | 12,000 | 170 mm x 115 mm (horizontal) |