Canlan Ice Sports Corp.TSX: ICE

Canlan Appoints New Director

- Joey St. Aubin Named as Director -

BURNABY, BC, March 6 /CNW/ - Canlan Ice Sports Corp., providers of the on-ice experience to youth and adults across North America, today announced the appointment of Joey St. Aubin, the Company's President and CEO, to the Company's Board of Directors effective March 6, 2009.

About Canlan

Canlan Ice Sports Corp. is the largest private sector operator of recreational ice facilities in North America with 65 playing surfaces at 22 facilities in Canada and the United States. Through the ASHL, Canlan operates the largest adult recreational hockey league in North America with more than 55,000 players and offers a variety of other programs including youth leagues, hockey and figure skating schools and tournaments.

Canlan Ice Sports Corp. is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ICE".

Caution concerning forward-looking statements

This document contains forward-looking statements, which may be identified by words like "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "intends", "indicates" or similar expressions. These statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors set forth in reports and other documents filed by the Company with Canadian securities regulatory authorities from time to time.