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    MEDIA ADVISORY: Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada® is coming to Corner Brook

    CORNER BROOK, NL, Jan. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada's biggest celebration of hockey – Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada® (SHDiC) –  arrives this week in Corner Brook, beginning January 17 with a series of community hockey events, culminating in a 12.5-hour broadcast featuring all seven Canadian NHL® teams, on January 20. The broadcast starts at 2:30 p.m. NST on Sportsnet and CBC.

    The 2018 edition of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is taking place in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, January 17-20. (CNW Group/Scotiabank)

    Scotiabank is committed to helping young people reach their infinite potential both off and on the ice. This year, Scotiabank reached the important milestone of helping to support one million kids and counting through its commitment to community hockey across Canada. Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is about much more than just the game of hockey – it's about coming together as a community. We are proud to support this celebration of hockey, which brings kids' hockey clinics, games and NHL Alumni™ to communities across Canada.

    The events of the week include:
    Wednesday, January 17

    What:

    SHDiC:  The Music of Hockey with Ron MacLean

    Opening celebration with NHL Alumni™ and the Stanley Cup®. The evening will include a draft for Friday night's NHL Alumni™ and Corner Brook Royals Classic.

    *Ticketed event, Media Invited.

    Note: This is a 19+ event.

    When:

    5:30 P.M.            VIP Reception, Doors Open

    6:15 P.M.            NHL Alumni™ and Corner Brook Royals Classic Draft

    7:00 P.M.             Doors Open

    7:30 P.M.             Torch Light Parade & Stanley Cup® arrival          

    7:45 P.M.             The Music of Hockey with Ron MacLean begins

    10:00 P.M.           Show ends

    Where:

    Marble Mountain Ski Resort, Second Floor
    (Exit #8, Trans-Canada Highway), Steady Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Bryan Trottier, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Darcy Tucker, Doug Grant, Harold Druken, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier, Wendel Clark

    Broadcasters

    Ron MacLean, Bob Cole, Evanka Osmak, Ken Reid, Stephen Brunt

    Entertainment

    BidinBand, Jody Richardson, Kim Stockwood, Trent McClellan, Randell Maggs, Sherman Downey

     

    Thursday, January 18

    What:

    The Stanley Cup®  visits CC Loughlin Elementary School
    Kids get up close with the Stanley Cup® and NHL Alumni™.
    *Private event. Media Invited.

    When:

    10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

    Where:

    1 Citadel Drive, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Chris Phillips, Darcy Tucker, Wendel Clark

    Broadcasters

    Evanka Osmak, Ken Reid

     

    What:

    SHDiC: Skate with the Cup

    Skate and photo session with the Stanley Cup® and NHL Alumni™.

    When:

    12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. 

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre,

    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Bryan Trottier, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier

     

    What:

    Hockey Clinics – NHL Alumni™ & Toronto Maple Leafs

    When:

    1:30 P.M. – 2:20 P.M.     Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Clinic #1 –Civic Centre
    2:30 P.M. – 3:20 P.M.     NHL Alumni™ Hockey Clinic #2 –Civic Centre
    2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.     Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Clinic #3 – Kinsmen Arena (Civic Centre)

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre
    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni
    Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Chris Neil, Chris Phillips, Darcy Tucker, Harold Druken, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier, Wendel Clark

     

    What:

    SHDiC: Gala Banquet

    Banquet and dinner featuring Ron MacLean, Don Cherry, an NHL Alumni™ Hot Stove and the Stanley Cup®.  

    *Ticketed event.

    This is an all ages event.

    When:

    6:00 P.M.             Doors Open

    7:15 P.M.             Dinner is Served 

    7:45 P.M.             Programming/Speakers begin

    10:00 P.M.           Banquet Ends

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre
    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Bryan Trottier, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Chris Neil, Chris Phillips, Darcy Tucker, Glenn Healy, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier, Wendel Clark

    Broadcasters

    Bob Cole, Don Cherry, Evanka Osmak, Ken Reid, Ron MacLean, Stephen Brunt

     

    Friday, January 19

    What:

    SHDiC: Breakfast with the Stanley Cup®
    Breakfast and photo session with the Stanley Cup® and NHL Alumni™.
    *Ticketed event.

    When:

    7:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre

    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Glenn Healy, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier

    Broadcasters

    Stephen Brunt

     

    What:

    The Stanley Cup®  visits Eastside Elementary School
    Kids get up close with the Stanley Cup® and NHL Alumni™.
    *Private event. Media Invited.

    When:

    10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

    Where:

    Eastside Elementary School
    14 St. Johns Avenue, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Chris Neil, Darcy Tucker, Harold Druken, Wendel Clark

    Broadcasters

    Evanka Osmak, Ken Reid

     

    What:

    Seniors Home Visit – Mountainview Retirement Home

    Residents get the chance to get up close to the Stanley Cup® and NHL Alumni™.

    *Private event. Media Invited.

    When:

    11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

    Where:

    Mountainview Estates

    161 Premier Drive, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Doug Grant, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier

     

    What:

    Scotiabank Kid's Hot Stove

    Four Scotiabank sponsored kids' community hockey teams will attend a meet and greet and Hot Stove Interview with NHL Alumni™ and have their photo taken with the Stanley Cup®.

    *Private event. Media Invited.

    When:

    4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

    Where:

    Scotiabank Branch

    Corner Brook Plaza, 54 Maple Valley Road, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Darcy Tucker, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier, Wendel Clark

    Broadcasters

    Evanka Osmak, Ken Reid

     

    What:

    SHDiC: NHL Alumni™ and Corner Brook Royals Classic

    Featuring teams made up of local hockey players and NHL Alumni™.

    *Ticketed event

    When:

    7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.                                              

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre

    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Bryan Trottier, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Harold Druken, Chris Neil, Chris Phillips, Darcy Tucker, Doug Grant, Glenn Healy,  Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier, Wendel Clark

    Broadcasters

    Bob Cole, Evanka Osmak, Ken Reid, Ron MacLean, Stephen Brunt

    Other

    Winners of Scotiabank Heroes of Hockey Day in Canada

     

    What:

    SHDiC: Kitchen Party

    Evening of music featuring the BidiniBand and Bryan Trottier.

    *Ticketed event

    When:

    9:30 P.M. – 12:30 A.M.  

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre
    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Bryan Trottier

    Entertainment

    BidiniBand, Nick Hamlyn

     

    What:

    Hockey Clinics – NHL Alumni™ & Toronto Maple Leafs

    When:

    1:30 P.M.– 2:20 P.M.      NHL Alumni™  Hockey Clinic #3 – Civic Centre
    2:30 P.M. – 3:20 P.M.     Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Clinic #4 – Civic Centre

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre
    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni
    Chris Neil, Chris Phillips, Darcy Ducker, Glenn Healy, Harold Druken, Mark Napier, Wendel Clark

     

    Saturday, January 20

    What:

    SHDiC: Opening Ceremony Pancake Breakfast
    Local fans get up close with the Stanley Cup® and NHL Alumni™ and enjoy a pancake breakfast.
    Ticketed event*

    When:

    9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

    Where:

    Corner Brook Legion Branch 13

    7 West Street, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni
    Chris Neil, Chris Phillips

     

    What:

    Proclamation, Flag Raising and Stanley Cup®  Entrance & Stanley Cup® Parade to Civic Centre

    When:

    10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

    Where:

    Parade From:

    City Hall, City of Corner Brook
    5 Park Street, Corner Brook, NL

    Traveling to:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre
    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Local hockey fans

     

    What:

    SHDiC: Outdoor Festival

    Hot Stove interviews and photo sessions with NHL Alumni™, photos with the Stanley Cup®, giveaways, on-ice hockey clinics, NHL® broadcast viewing party in the Scotiabank Warming Zone, and more.

    When:

    12:00 P.M.– 7:00 P.M.

    Where:

    Upper Lot, Corner Brook Civic Centre,

    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Darcy Tucker, Harold Druken, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier, Wendel Clark

    Broadcasters

    Evanka Osmak, Ken Reid, Ron MacLean, Stephen Brunt

    Other

    Winners of Scotiabank Heroes of Hockey Day in Canada, Local Hockey Players, Stanley Cup®, Allan Cup

     

    What:

    Scotiabank Outdoor Classic Tournament

    Outdoor hockey tournament featuring local players.

    When:

    8:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. (Outdoor Rink #1)

    8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (Outdoor Rink #2)

    2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Outdoor Rink #2)

    5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. (Outdoor Rink #1 & #2 – Finals)

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre
    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Local Hockey Players

     

    What:

    Scotiabank Community HockeyFest  

    Six Scotiabank sponsored community hockey teams learn on and off-ice skills and drills.

    When:

    2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

    Where:

    Outdoor Rink #1, Corner Brook Civic Centre
    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL               

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Darcy Tucker, Lanny McDonald, Mark Napier

     

    What:

    Scotiabank Heroes of Hockey Day in Canada Game 
    The winners of the Scotiabank Heroes of Hockey Day in Canada series will play a house league game versus Corner Brook host team.
    - The winning team will be announced on January 17, during Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey on Sportsnet.

    When:

    4:00 P.M. –  5:00 P.M.

    Where:

    Indoor Main Rink, Corner Brook Civic Centre

    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Darcy Tucker, Lanny McDonald

     

    What:

    West Coast Senior Hockey: Corner Brook Royals vs. Stephenville Jets
    *Ticketed event

    When:

    7:30 P.M. –  10:00 P.M. 

    Where:

    Indoor Main Rink, Corner Brook Civic Centre
    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Local hockey fans

     

    What:

    Hockey Clinics – NHL Alumni™ & Toronto Maple Leafs

    When:

    11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.                 Toronto Maple Leafs Clinic (Indoor Main Rink)

    12:00 P.M. – 12:45 P.M.                 NHL Alumni™ Clinic (Outdoor Rink #1)

    1:00 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.                   NHL Alumni™ Clinic (Outdoor Rink #1)

    4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.                     Toronto Maple Leafs Clinic (Outdoor Rink #1)

    Where:

    Corner Brook Civic Centre

    1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook, NL

    Who:

    Hockey Alumni

    Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Darcy Tucker, Harold Druken, Lanny McDonald, Wendel Clark


    Please Note:

    -    All Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada® events in Corner Brook are moving forward as planned. Updates will be shared if there are any changes due to recent weather events.
    -Participant involvement is subject to change.

    Scotiabank is proud to partner with Sportsnet to sponsor Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. We are excited to bring the 18th annual edition of the festivities back to Newfoundland, home of the Newfoundland & Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame. The city's love for hockey dates back more than 80 years and we are eager to celebrate our shared love of hockey with the great people of Corner Brook. Share your Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada celebrations using #HockeyDay.

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