"We're excited to work with TD to further engage our fans and community," said Jeff Stipec, Chief Operating Officer, Canucks Sports & Entertainment. "TD has a deeply rooted tradition of inclusiveness, corporate citizenship and community involvement. Together we will support the communities we serve through signature events."
"TD is looking forward to this exciting new sponsorship with Canucks Sports & Entertainment where we will have the opportunity to work closely with the Vancouver Canucks to connect with fans in new and exciting ways," said Tyrrell Schmidt, VP, Global Brand and Customer Experience, TD Bank Group. "This sponsorship represents an opportunity for TD in B.C. to engage with customers who share a passion for sports and entertainment and will increase our brand presence in a very important growing market in Canada."
In addition to becoming the official bank and sponsor, TD will become the presenting sponsor of signature events and initiatives like the Canucks for Kids Telethon, Training Camp, the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Association, community and Pride-themed game nights and the Canucks Community Roadshow.
"TD is committed to supporting and investing in the communities in which we live and work so I'm proud of our newest relationship with the Vancouver Canucks, a highly visible organization in B.C., said Mauro Manzi, Senior Vice President - Pacific Region, TD Bank Group."Our respective brands are well aligned and we look forward to not only entertaining fans but also working to do meaningful work in the community."
The sponsorship will officially launch with TD as presenting sponsor of the Vancouver Canucks 2018 Training Camp, hosted in Whistler, BC at Meadow Park Sports Centre from September 14 - 17th. All Training Camp on-ice sessions and scrimmages are open to the public. Further information can be found at Canucks.com.