Emma McLagan Producer for January 20 2018 - Feature -Myles Mattila

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada

 

– All seven Canadian NHL teams in action during marathon telecast on January 20, 2018

 

TORONTO (June 23, 2017) Canada’s premier hockey celebration returns for its 18th annual edition, with Sportsnet and Scotiabank announcing that Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will take place in Corner Brook, Nfld., on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.

 

“The City of Corner Brook is pleased to work with Scotiabank and Sportsnet to host Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada,” said Charles Pender, Mayor of Corner Brook. “We are very proud of our storied hockey history and we are honoured to share it with Canada. We are excited to host this event and believe it will provide a rich experience to residents and hockey fans alike. Undoubtedly, Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will create memories for this community that will last a lifetime.”

 

The 18th annual edition of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada promises to be a spectacular festival honouring Canada’s game. Ron MacLean returns to host Sportsnet’s marathon broadcast from the Corner Brook Civic Centre, with Don Cherry also on-site for Coach’s Corner.

 

“Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is an incredible opportunity to share our passion for the sport, bring together the community in Corner Brook, and unite hockey fans across the country,” said Craig Thompson, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Region at Scotiabank. “Scotiabank is proud to support hockey at all levels in Canada, from the NHL to the 8,000 community hockey teams we support nation-wide, including 20 teams in Corner Brook. We look forward to celebrating The 5th Season with fellow coaches, players, and fans across Canada during this special event next January.”

 

Festivities for the 18th Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada begin Wednesday, Jan. 17, featuring community and family-friendly hockey events for all ages in Corner Brook, leading up to the main event and Sportsnet’s broadcast of all seven Canadian NHL teams on Saturday, Jan. 20 - Vancouver at Edmonton.

 

 

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