Assante Wealth to Sponsor 2014 AHL All-Star Classic

November 15, 2013

Assante Wealth Management has been selected as the title partner for the 2014 American Hockey League (AHL) All-Star Classic.

The 2014 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Assante Wealth Management will take place at Mile One Centre in St. John’s and will feature a team of American Hockey League All-Stars facing off against Färjestad BK, one of the top professional teams in the Swedish Hockey League, in a two-day event including the All-Star Skills Competition on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and the All-Star Game on Wednesday, Feb. 12. 

In 2002, Assante (along with Baker Hughes) served as title partner for the first AHL All-Star Classic held in St. John’s. 

“We thank Assante for their continued support of both the American Hockey League and our member club in St. John’s,” said AHL President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews. “From past experience we know that Assante will be a great partner to work with.” 

“We are proud to be the title partner of the AHL All-Star Classic in St. John’s,” said Steve Donald, President of Assante Wealth Management. “Like the AHL, we believe that to be successful you have to be part of a strong team and plan ahead. The AHL is an exceptional example of an organization investing in player development and the future of the NHL. We welcome the Swedish Färjestad BK hockey team and look forward to an exciting event.”