Comfort Inn & Suites Surrey Hotel Blog

February
28

Surrey’s Brenden Dillon Turns Heads as NHL Rookie

posted by: Comfort Inn & Suites Surrey on: February 28, 2013 2:19:33 PM

Whether it’s the ’94 Canucks cup run or Alex Burrows’ rise from undrafted obscurity, underdog stories are cherished by Metro Vancouver hockey fans. As this NHL season ramps up, another local dark horse is creating a buzz: Surrey-born NHLer Brenden Dillon who is emerging as a top defensemen for the Dallas Stars.

Now, of course, our region is no slouch when it comes to producing world-class hockey talent. Cup-winners Colin Fraser and Troy Brouwer both hail from the Surrey area. But the story of Surrey’s Brendan Dillon offers a compelling saga of triumph over the odds that makes you want to cheer even harder for him (even if he plays for our Western Conference rivals!).
 
Growing up playing Surrey Minor hockey, Dillon was not selected in the Western Hockey League Bantam Draft, usually seen a crucial step in grooming young players for the big leagues. After honing his skills with the Junior B Hope Icebreakers and eventually earning a spot on the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, Dillon would be passed up yet again at the most important draft of all: the NHL Entry Draft.
 

It would take another 3 years of slugging it out in the WHL before Dillon would get his big break: a three-year deal with the Dallas Stars. Even then, he would have to spend three seasons with the team’s farm club, the Texas Stars, before he would become a regular on the NHL stage. This season, Dillon is a mainstay on the Dallas roster with 6 points and 53 hits in 20 games, demonstrating a mixture of might and skill that’s earning him consideration as the league’s top rookie.

From everyone at the Comfort Inn Surrey, we would like to extend our congratulations to Brenden Dillon for his hard work and success.  Stop by Baselines Pub at the Comfort Inn Surrey on April 18th to watch Brenden’s Stars face off against the Vancouver Canucks in a late-season matchup that’s bound to be action-packed.
November
15

Secound Annual Stuff The Bus Event

posted by: Ryan Chote on: November 15, 2012 3:56:11 PM
It's that time of year again! With the holiday season nearly upon us, we have once again partnered with some amazing local organizations for our our Secound Annual "Stuff The Bus" event.
 
The goal is to fill a bus parked at the hotel full of new and used unwrapped toys, clothing and household items. Once full, the bus will be driven to The Surrey Christmas Bureau and then distributed among under privileged children and families. Last year we were able to fill the bus in less than 24 hours, lets see if we can beat that record this year!

The Surrey Christmas Bureau helps people of all faiths and nationalities living in Surrey who are at a time of need. This is a very worthy cause and we would love your support.

We will be hosting a BBQ from 1-4PM at the hotel on December 7th and 8th, where there will also be hot chocolate, popcorn for the kids, and great prize giveaways. An amazing prize package will also be given away to the largest donor, which will include a weekend stay in our Honeymoon Suite, a Keurig coffee maker, and a selection of great coffees from Van Houtte.
 
Please be sure to visit us during the event, we would love to have you here! If you can not make it during these days, please feel free to drop your donations off at anytime over the next several weeks. Help us spread the word and put some joy into a family in need.

Happy Holidays!