Pam Anderson Increases Hockey Cred, Continues To Save the World

If you thought the pinnacle of Pamela Anderson's relationship with hockey peaked when she swapped spit with the Vancouver Canucks' mascot, think again. The woman who launched a million bedroom wall posters and worn-out pause buttons on VCR remotes is teaming up with a former NHLer from her hometown to help develop a collection of eco-friendly condominium-townhouses. From the Times-Colonist:

Celebrity friends Pamela Anderson and Geoff Courtnall have teamed up at plenty of charity events over the years. Now they're working together to develop a residential project on Anderson's grandparents' property in Ladysmith. "It is something that Pamela is going to get very involved in - in the promotion and marketing of the project," Courtnall said yesterday.

When news of plans for the 83-unit, condominium-townhouse development appeared on Anderson's website last year, 150 calls of interest poured in, he said. Movie and television star, sex symbol and animal-rights advocate Anderson was raised in the historic community of close to 7,000, between Duncan and Nanaimo. Victoria native Geoff Courtnall coaches the Victoria Grizzlies, following a career as a professional hockey player with the National Hockey League.

Courtnall said the two became friends during his 19-year career as Russ Courtnall's older brother. Pammy has also appeared at the Courtnalls' charity golf tournament. What's interesting about their team-up for this project, however, is the criticism Geoff Courtnall has received over the years for the activities of his logging operations around Vancouver. Back in 2003, one local publication claimed he was living "a bit of a double life" as spokesperson for the British Columbia Wildlife Federation while cutting "down trees for fun in Jervis Inlet." I trust Pam has vetted her business partner; then again, thinking of her track record with the fellas...