Alex Tagliani Films Scene in Score: A Hockey Musical

INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2010) -Alex Tagliani got his first opportunity as an actor playing a small speaking role for the upcoming film, Score: A Hockey Musical . Alex played himself while wearing his Bowers and Wilkins firesuit in the film along with other Canadians such as Walter Gretzky, Marc Jordan and Margaret Atwood in a scene that was filmed at an ice hockey rink in Toronto. Alex thoroughly enjoyed the experience although he wasn't certain he would give up his role as IZOD IndyCar driver anytime soon.

"This was an incredible opportunity," said Alex. "I had so much fun doing this today! I got to put on my hockey skates again and it's been quite awhile since I had those on my feet. It gives me a completely new appreciation for what my partner, Jason (Priestley) does on a day to day basis in his life as an actor.  And I will have to tell Jason, that I don't think I will be pursuing a career in movies, but I had a great time and was honored to be invited to participate in the film."

Score: A Hockey Musical - which combines musical numbers with Canada's national sport - was shot in Toronto by director Michael McGowan (One Week and Saint Ralph) and features a story line about a teenage hockey phenom, played by Noah Reid , and his parents, played by Olivia Newton-John and Canadian singer-songwriter Marc Jordan , who are worried about the course the young hockey star's life is taking. The film has been shooting in locations throughout Toronto since early February and filming wrapped March 8. The film is set for release on October 22 in Canada by Mongrel Media.

Walter Gretzky, Alex and Eddie Shack

 

About FAZZT Race Team: The FAZZT Race Team was formed in July 2009 as a partnership between Andre Azzi of the Azzi Race Division, ATG, and Jim Freudenberg and Jason Priestley of the Rubicon Sports Agency. The team will field a full-time IndyCar Series team beginning in Brazil on March 14 for the 2010 season. The team has four Dallara chassis and has signed driver Alex Tagliani to drive the #77 entry. Andre Azzi, a Montreal based entrepreneur is the teams' Chief Executive Officer and motorsports veteran Jim Freudenberg is the teams' Chief Operating Officer. The team will be housed in a 25,000 ft. race shop on the north side of Indianapolis with a second facility that will house their Research and Design division in Montreal.

Media contact: Jana Watt, FAZZT Race Team
(317) 709-3855 or janaw@fazztraceteam.com