Game On in Halifax

2015 Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Event Details Released; Tickets Now Available - Seite 2

A number of other free, local community activities will also take place over the multi-day hockey celebration including public viewings of the Stanley Cup® and a special day of hockey at the Emera Oval on Saturday, Feb. 14. Hockey fans will enjoy the first shinny tournament ever hosted onsite as well as ice and snow sculptures, a live broadcast onsite with Ron MacLean and coverage of simultaneous NHL® games, and the Valentine's Day Jersey Skate. For the young local hockey players on Saturday, there will be Scotiabank Community HockeyFest, where Scotiabank sponsored minor hockey teams will be coached by NHL Alumni™ coaches. On Sunday, Feb. 15, Rogers Hometown Hockey will continue the celebrations in Cole Harbour -- home of NHL® stars Sidney Crosby and Nathan McKinnon -- where MacLean will host an NHL® broadcast live from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio.

Several NHL® stars and sports commentators will be attending select events in Halifax over the five-day celebration, including: Lanny McDonald, Wendel Clark, Darcy Tucker, Mark Napier, Theo Fleury, Ron MacLean, Don Cherry, Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Jennifer Botterill.

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is a nationally televised event, produced by Rogers Communications. Each year a host city is selected from a number of applicants, with the 2015 event being hosted in Halifax, NS.

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada's 15th annual celebration continues an important Canadian tradition. Previous host locations include: Lloydminster, AB/SK (2014); Peterborough, ON (2013); Prince Edward Island (2012); Whitehorse, Yukon (2011); Stratford, ON (2010); Campbellton, N.B. (2009); Winkler, MB (2008); Nelson, B.C. (2007); Stephenville, N.L., (2006); Shaunavon, SK (2004); Iqualuit, Nunavut (2003); Windsor, N.S. (2002); Red Deer, AB (2001); and Toronto, ON (2000).

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is the Official Bank of the NHL®, NHL Alumni™, CWHL, Vancouver Canucks®, Winnipeg Jets®, Toronto Maple Leafs®, Ottawa Senators®, Edmonton Oilers® and the Calgary Flames® whose home arena is the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Bank also has a partnership with the Montreal Canadiens®. Scotiabank has a long tradition of supporting hockey in Canada from local teams and minor hockey associations to professional players and leagues. Across Canadian communities coast to coast, Scotiabank's Community Hockey Sponsorship Program reaches out to over 5,000 minor hockey teams. To find out more about Scotiabank's hockey programs, please visit www.scotiabank.com/the5thseason

About Halifax
The Halifax Regional Municipality is the government for the largest municipality in Atlantic Canada, delivering programs and services to more than 413,700 residents across 200 communities and neighbourhoods. Halifax boasts the friendliness of a small town with the amenities, culture and opportunities of a modern urban centre. As home to some of the brightest minds and best educational institutions in the world, Halifax is forward thinking, resilient and resourceful, with a reputation as an energetic, caring community that embraces creativity and innovation.

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Scotiabank
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Tiffany Chase
Halifax Regional Municipality
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