Compuware and Carolina Hurricanes to Bring the Stanley Cup to Detroit Beginning July 17

Two-day Visit of World’s Most Famous Trophy to Include Availability for Compuware Employees and Customers, Local Charities, Public and Media

WHAT:

Compuware Chairman and CEO Peter Karmanos, Jr., owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, will bring the Stanley Cup—the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes—to the Detroit area beginning Monday, July 17. Karmanos purchased the Hurricanes-then the Hartford Whalers—in 1994 en route to this year's Stanley Cup victory, the franchise's first.

"I'm proud to bring the Stanley Cup to my hometown," explained Karmanos. "In the time it's here, I'm going to ensure that Compuware employees and customers have an opportunity to enjoy the trophy, while also offering local charities, the public and the media a chance to see the Cup."

Karmanos and Compuware have a more than 30-year history of hockey sponsorship, particularly youth hockey in metropolitan Detroit. Compuware youth hockey programs, including the Plymouth Whalers, have over the years produced NHL stars such as Pat LaFontaine, Al Iafrate, Chad LaRose, Mike Modano, Eric Lindros, Kevin Hatcher and Justin Williams.

MEDIA:

The Stanley Cup will enter the Compuware building atrium at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 17. A brief photo opportunity and Q&A session will follow.

WHERE:

Compuware headquarters building atrium, One Campus Martius, Detroit.

WHEN:

Monday, July 17, 2006, 11:00 a.m. for media event. A complete schedule of the Cup's travel schedule, including public viewing hours in the Compuware atrium and Hard Rock Café, follows.

WHO:

Compuware Chairman and CEO and Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos, Jr.; President of Compuware Youth Hockey, Plymouth Whalers and Compuware Sports Arena Mike Vellucci; Compuware Youth Hockey players; Plymouth Whalers players; Compuware employees.

Stanley Cup Detroit Visit Agenda

Monday, July 17
- 11:00 a.m.: The Stanley Cup arrives at Compuware atrium for Compuware employee and media event.
- Noon-6:30 p.m.: The Stanley Cup is taken to the Compuware cafeteria for Compuware employee photos.
- 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: The Stanley Cup relocates to the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth for Whalers Season Ticket Holders, Billets, Corporate Sponsors, CSA Employees, Compuware Youth Hockey Teams, Whalers Hockey School and Learn to Skate Participants, CSA Customers, Whalers Game Night Ushers, Concession Associates, Whalers Group Leaders and Friends of Compuware Sports Arena.
Tuesday, July 18
- 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Danialle Karmanos, Founder and Executive Director of Danialle Karmanos' Work It Out, brings The Stanley Cup to The Children's Center. This event is open to the media and to clients of The Children's Center of Detroit.
- 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: The Stanley Cup visits Karmanos Cancer Institute. This event is open to the public and the media.
- 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: The Stanley Cup returns to the Compuware atrium for public viewing.
- 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: The Stanley Cup relocates to the Hard Rock Café in the Compuware building for public viewing.