Jul 25 2014

Smashfest 2014 – Ping-Pong Tournament With NHL Players & Celebrities (Charity Event)

Yesterday evening, me and my crew attended and covered one of the hottest events of the summer called Smashfest. This was the third year Smashfest had been running and it will continue to get bigger and better every year. Smashfest is an exclusive party that brings together NHL stars and other celebrities for a ping-pong themed night in downtown Toronto, being held at Steam Whistle Brewery’s historic Roundhouse.

Guests who paid for the tickets got to mix and mingle with a number of past and present NHL players. Foods, wine and SteamWhistle beer were provided throughout the night. Some selected lucky guests also got to play in a ping-pong tournament with the NHL players, playing to win the Smashfest Trophy. Defending champion, Minnesota Wild Stephane Veilleux defended his title again against Vancouver Canucks Alex Burrows. Smashfest was hosted and organized by New York Rangers, Dominic Moore who wanted to raise awarenss and funding to support two very important causes: concussion, as well as rare cancer research.

For more information about Smashfest and how you can purchase tickets for next year, click here!

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Below are photos that my crew had taken during yetersday’s Smashfest event:

Photo Credit: Jensen Adam Lee

Aug 1 2013

MoVernie Behind-the-Scenes – Covering SmashFest

I had tons of fun at the SmashFest that was held at SteamWhistle last Thursday. It was one of the best events that I had covered for my videos and blogs.

You see, in other events, we maybe limited to 30 minutes of media time and there usually won’t be one-on-one interview time either. But Dominic Moore SmashFest was quite different. It would start off with a media scrum, followed by one-on-one interview time with various NHL players. They are all in a good mood and in charity mood, it made my interviews much more easier.

I had interviewed players such as Dominic Moore (Host), Phil Kessel, David Clarkson, Martin St. Louis, Cody Hodgson, Logan Couture and much much more during SmashFest.

Check out my photos with them below. It was indeed a fun night for a good cause. Special thanks to the organizers, PRs and staff and Dominic Moore for having me to cover this amazing event. See you next year!

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MoVernie with Leafs Phil Kessel

MoVernie with Lightning Martin St. Louis

MoVernie with Sabres Cody Hodgson

MoVernie with SmashFest Host Dominic Moore

MoVernie with 2 fans that love & watch his MoVernie on the Move Show

MoVernie in the media scrum action interviewing Martin St. Louis

MoVernie in the media scrum action interviewing Phil Kessel

MoVernie in the media scrum action interviewing Logan Couture

MoVernie posing with Flames, Matt Stajan

Jul 31 2013

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SmashFest Dominic Moore Charity Ping-Pong Tourament

Last Thursday, it was the 2nd annual SmashFest that was held at SteamWhistle Brewery. It was hosted by NHL player, Dominic Moore, who wants to organize this special event to raise awareness on Concussion Research and Rare Cancer Research. In the first year of SmashFest, the objective was to raise money for concussion research. But in this second year, Dominic Moore also wants to raise awareness to rare cancer because his wife, Katie Moore passed away due to a rare form of cancer. Thus, he founded the Katie Moore Foundation.

The night went quite well as NHL players such as Phil Kessel, David Clarkson, Logan Couture, Martin St. Louis, Kevin Weekes, George Parros, Cody Hodgson and many more were on hand to show their support to Dominic’s charity but also a chance to mix and mingle with fans, thanking them for their donation and support for such a great cause.

All-in-all, over $100,000 raised for concussion research and cancer research via Katie Moore Foundation. This was a great success! Everyone had a great time and it allows fans to see the ping-pong skills from the various NHL players. Stephane Veilleux was the ping-pong champ!

See you next year! For more information on how to make donations to the Katie Moore Foundation and ticket information for next year’s SmashFest, click here.