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BMO Harris Bank Congratulates 2013 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (June 26, 2013) – As proud sponsor and loyal fan, BMO Harris Bank congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks on their 2013 Stanley Cup win.
"Nothing unites a city with as much excitement as a hard-fought season and an exciting championship finale. We congratulate the Blackhawks team, coaching staff, and the entire Blackhawks organization on their second Stanley Cup win in four years," said Mark Furlong, BMO Harris Bank president & CEO. "Chicago sports fans from every neighborhood cheered on this team with great pride."
"The Chicago Blackhawks have once again brought an extraordinary victory to the city of Chicago, and an even greater sense of pride to their fans throughout the country," said Justine Fedak, Senior Vice President and Head of Brand, Advertising and Sponsorships for BMO Financial Group. "As an official sponsor of the Chicago Blackhawks, we are honored to partner with this outstanding organization and support such a triumphant playoff series that has truly electrified its hometown and fanbase. We look forward to our continuous partnership with the Blackhawks and celebrating their fifth Stanley Cup win in team history."
BMO Harris Bank will sponsor and participate in the official rally and parade scheduled to take place Friday, June 28, 2013.
"Wash those Hawks shirts, Chicago, we've got more celebrating to do! As a proud sponsor and loyal fan we are so excited to share in the second cup win in the past four years and join the Mayor in celebrating our great city and this amazing win!" added Fedak.
This past April, BMO Harris Bank and Y&R Midwest launched a new ad campaign featuring Chicago Blackhawks players to celebrate their ongoing multi-year sponsorship of the team. Visit BMO Harris Bank's YouTube channel to view the ads.
About BMO Harris Bank
BMO Harris Bank provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through over 600 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. BMO Harris Bank's commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the U.S. For more information about BMO Harris Bank, go to the company fact sheet. Deposit and loan products and services provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris BankSM is a trade name used by BMO Harris Bank N.A. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a North American financial organization with approximately 1,600 branches, and approximately $555 billion in assets (as of April 30, 2013).
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