A schedule of games involving eight teams, including Ottawa, will be available at the Westmount Arena.

The concept for the SWAT Tournoi arose from the late Nicolas Matossian. At the age of 15, Nicolas decided to help future generations of children to survive brain cancer, and organized fund raising activities for the benefit of two hospitals, the Montreal Children's and Hôpital Ste-Justine. The proceeds from these Tournois have resulted in donations of $185,000 to these extraordinary hospitals during the past 17 years. These donations are possible due to the support of the many dedicated Westmount retailers who continue to provide program advertising and supplies for the Tournoi, and the contributions of advertisements, donations and products from numerous corporations and professionals.

Throughout the Tournoi period at the arena, Westmounters can add their bids in the SWAT silent auction for hockey and other merchandise, to help raise additional funds for this year's Tournoi. Anyone wishing to make a tax deductible donation, can contact Howard Hoppenheim at 514-849-4581.