FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Village of Westport, along with the ownership group of the former Junior B Westport Rideaus, are pleased to jointly and formally announce the exciting futures of Junior B and C hockey in Westport and Smith’s Falls.

This season will see the former Junior B Westport Rideaus moving to Smith’s Falls and rebranded as the Smith’s Falls Bears, while the Westport Rideaus will remain in the Village of Westport, playing Junior C hockey.    The Westport Rideaus will continue to play out of the WTC Communications Centre (Westport Arena), while the new Junior B Bears will be playing out of Smith’s Falls.   The full schedules for both teams will be released shortly.

The Junior C Westport Rideaus will be retaining all logos and wordmarks previously used by the Junior B club, and will, in fact, be unveiling new jerseys for the beginning of the season.

“Westport is a hockey town. For many years and generations, community members have played for the Rideaus”, says Robin Jones, Mayor of the Village of Westport. “Families and friends have cheered for our home town team.  I am looking forward to spending time again this fall with Rideau fans and families at the WTC Communications Centre.”

We look forward to seeing hockey fans in both Westport and Smith’s Falls for the upcoming season.

contact – Village of Westport – Mayor Robin Jones, 613-273-2191

contact – Westport Rideaus – Coach Steve Merkley – 613-498-7386