Tuesday 29 November 2011

Difference Between Field Hockey and Ice Hockey


Hockey is an enjoyable game played between two teams using hockey sticks and a ball. There are different variations of this sport, of which Field Hockey and Ice Hockey are the most popular. Ice hockey is predominantly played in Canada and the United States while in warmer climates, Field hockey is more common. Although both games have the main objective of scoring a goal in the opponent’s net, there are differences in the way they are played, the number of players, the location and the gear used.

Click here for a quick summary of the main differences between ice hockey and field hockey.



Wednesday 2 November 2011

Alberta Gift Show – An opportunity to meet the largest number of retailers in Western Canada

Owned by the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association, the Alberta Gift Show is a major event held at the Edmonton Expo Center in Northlands, Edmonton, Alberta. It brings together manufacturers, distributors, skilled craftsmen and their fine range of products and services. It is held twice a year during spring and autumn.








The event highlights over a thousand companies annually and is attended by 24000 retailers each year. Products from around the globe are showcased with special emphasis on Canadian gift products. As the largest gift trade show in Western Canada, the Alberta Gift Show serves as the ideal meeting platform for suppliers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers and artists buyers in the gift and tableware industry to interact and connect, resulting in mutually beneficial business deals. For further details read more...