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    MEDIA ADVISORY - Scotiabank to celebrate Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada® in Grand Falls

    GRAND FALLS, NB, Jan. 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada's® (SHDiC) cross-country celebration is coming to Grand Falls on Saturday, January 20, with a special on-ice event, exciting giveaways, and the opportunity to meet an NHL Alumnus.

    Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada (CNW Group/Scotiabank)

    As the title sponsor of the 18th annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada®, Scotiabank is proud to support this celebration of hockey, which brings kids' hockey clinics and NHL Alumni™ to communities across Canada. SHDiC is taking place this year in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, January 17 to January 20, and continuing with celebrations across the country in three satellite locations: Cowichan Valley, British Columbia; Grand Falls, New Brunswick; and Sarnia, Ontario.

    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.

    WHAT: 
    • Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada®  celebrations in Grand Falls with NHL Alumnus, Michael Peca, at the Centre E. & P. Sénéchal Center (CEPSC).


    Festivities to include:
      • On-ice skills and drills event with a local Scotiabank-sponsored minor hockey team and public meet-and-greet with hockey great – Michael Peca, Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada® giveaways, and more.

      • Note:
        • Children wearing a hockey jersey will receive free admittance to the recently opened tube lift behind the CEPSC, courtesy of the town of Grand Falls.

    WHO:

    Hockey legend: Michael Peca

    Sportsnet host: Shawn McKenzie

    Scotiabank sponsored community hockey team: Grand Falls Jr. Cats



    Scotiabank representative: Pierre Bellefleur, Branch Manager, Grand Falls

    WHEN:

    Saturday, January 20, 2018

    9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M
        • 9:00 A.M. - Midget Hockey Tournament Alumni Surprise Visit

        • 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. - Community Practice with Scotiabank sponsored team, Grand Falls Jr. Cats

        • 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M. - Autograph signing with Michael Peca

    WHERE:

    Centre E. & P. Sénéchal Center



    60 Ouellette St.



    Grand Falls, NB

    E3Z 1A

     

    The event in Grand Falls is part of the country-wide celebration of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada®, which features a 12.5-hour broadcast featuring all seven Canadian NHL®, teams on January 20. The broadcast starts at 2:00 P.M. AST on Sportsnet and CBC.

    About Scotiabank Hockey

    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 supports the Montreal Canadiens®. Scotiabank's Community Hockey Sponsorship Program has supported over million kids through its involvement with minor hockey teams in communities across Canada. To find out more about Scotiabank's hockey programs, please visit www.scotiabank.com/the5thseason.

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    For further information: For Media Enquiries, Grand Falls On-Site Contact: Reuben Greenspoon, C: 647-964-1458, Reuben.Greenspoon@mktg.com