Global health service company Cigna (NYSE:CI) today announced it
has signed on as the Official Health Insurance Provider of the
National Hockey League® (NHL®) in the U.S. and will be the
Presenting Sponsor of the NHL’s Every Save Counts™ campaign. The
campaign is part of the NHL’s annual, year-round Hockey Fights
Cancer™ effort to raise money and awareness for national and local
organizations involved in cancer care and research.
As part of the Every Save Counts™ program, Cigna will donate $1
to Hockey Fights CancerTM for every save made during an NHL game
throughout the 2016-17 NHL season, including the 2017 Stanley Cup®
Playoffs. In addition, for every online donation of $25 or more to
Hockey Fights CancerTM, Cigna will match, dollar for dollar, for a
total donation of up to $100,000. All such donations will be
received by the National Hockey League Foundation in respect of the
Hockey Fights CancerTM initiative.
The partnership will help deepen the NHL’s relationship with
Cigna, the League’s benefits provider for the past 19 years. “It’s
an honor for Cigna to partner with the NHL in support of Every Save
Counts. Cancer touches the lives of so many of our families,
customers, and communities, and we’re proud to show our commitment
to helping those around us who are battling this disease,” said
Mike Triplett, president, U.S. Markets.
“This platform will reach millions of fans worldwide, allowing
us to drive a proactive approach that helps fight cancer, and
raises money for cancer research,” said Stephen Cassell, chief
global brand officer for Cigna.
Hockey Fights Cancer™ is a charitable initiative founded in
December 1998 by the National Hockey League and National Hockey
League Players’ Association. It is supported by players, NHL member
clubs, NHL alumni, the NHL Officials’ Association, professional
hockey athletic trainers and equipment managers, corporate
marketing partners, broadcast partners and fans throughout North
America.
To date, through the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative, the NHL's
U.S. and Canadian charitable foundations, NHL supporters and fans
have donated more than $16 million to support national and local
cancer research institutions, children's hospitals, player
charities and local cancer organizations.
“For nearly 20 years, the NHL, its member clubs and our great
players take tremendous pride in our commitment to the fight
against cancer. This effort has expanded with the incredible
support of the entire hockey community, including our amazing
fans,” said Keith Wachtel, executive vice-president
& chief revenue officer. “We welcome Cigna, a leading health
care provider, to the NHL family and appreciate their support to
help enhance the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.”
As part of the sponsorship, Cigna will be engaged in Every Save
Counts awareness efforts with NHL teams in 10 cities, including the
Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars,
Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, St.
Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals.
Awareness will take place all season-long, culminating in NHL’s
Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month in October and November. Fans
are encouraged to watch for updates in each market to see how they
can get involved in the fight against cancer.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and
sense of security. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company,
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of
North America and Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York. Such
products and services include an integrated suite of health
services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy,
vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more
than 90 million customer relationships throughout the world. To
learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook
or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
About the NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, is
celebrating its Centennial anniversary in 2017. The year-long
celebration pays tribute to 100 years of NHL hockey by honoring the
past, commemorating the present, and celebrating its future. In
2017, the League will also celebrate 125 years of the most revered
trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Comprised of 30
Member Clubs, the NHL is represented by players from more than 20
countries across team rosters. Each year, the NHL entertains
hundreds of millions of fans around the world. The League
broadcasts games in more than 160 countries and territories through
its rightsholders including NBC/NBCSN in the U.S., Sportsnet and
TVA in Canada, and Viasat in the Nordic Region. The NHL reaches
fans worldwide with games available online in every country
including via its live and on-demand streaming service NHL.TV™.
Fans are engaged across the League’s digital assets on mobile
devices via the free NHL® App; across nine social media platforms;
on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™, and on NHL.com, available in eight
languages and featuring an enhanced statistics platform powered by
SAP, providing the definitive destination for hockey analytics. The
NHL is committed to giving back to the community through programs
including: Hockey is for Everyone™ which supports nonprofit youth
hockey organizations across North America; Hockey Fights Cancer™
which raises money and awareness for hockey's most important fight;
NHL Green™ which is committed to the pursuit of sustainable
business practices; and a partnership with the You Can Play
Project, which is committed to supporting the LGBT community and
fighting homophobia in sports. For more information, visit
NHL.com.
About the National Hockey League Foundation
The National Hockey League Foundation is a US private foundation
that is exempt from Federal income taxation under section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The National
Hockey League Foundation is located at 1185 Avenue of the Americas,
15th Floor, New York, NY 10036. A copy of the latest annual report
can be obtained from the National Hockey League Foundation or from
the Office of the New York Attorney General by writing the
Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The National
Hockey League Foundation has made contributions to other
organizations, and a list of all organizations that have received
contributions during the past twelve months may be obtained from
the National Hockey League Foundation.
NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark and image of the Stanley
Cup are registered trademarks and Hockey Fights Cancer name and
logo and Every Save Counts are trademarks of the National Hockey
League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its
teams. © NHL 2017. All Rights Reserved.
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