Richmond to Celebrate Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada
Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation Notice
12 January 2012
All Things Hockey Under One Roof will be the theme as the iconic Richmond Olympic Oval joins in the celebration of the annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada.
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(early 10:00 a.m. entry for Oval Members and their friends and family upon showing their Oval membership card)Location: Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road Admission: Free
Richmond Celebrates Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will be a free, family-focused, day-long celebration of Canada’s greatest passion, all under the Richmond Olympic Oval’s massive 6.5-acre wood roof.
From special appearances by hockey legends to big screen broadcasts of all seven of Canada’s NHL teams in action to the chance for fans to test out their hockey skills with hours of ice hockey, ball hockey, street hockey and more, it will be one of the largest celebrations of hockey ever held in Richmond.
“Richmond has a rich hockey tradition and we share all Canadians’ passion for the sport, so we’re delighted to be part of this year’s celebrations of Hockey Day in Canada” says Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “This February marks the second anniversary of the thrilling Gold Medal victories of our men’s and women’s hockey teams in the 2010 Games. What better place to celebrate those anniversaries and Canada’s love of hockey than in the premier venue of the 2010 Olympics.”
Richmond Celebrates Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is hosted by the Richmond Olympic Oval, the City of Richmond and presented by Scotiabank.
All attendees will be able to enter to win a trip for two to Japan, courtesy of Westjet and Japan Air Lines. Other highlights include:
- Appearances by NHL legends, including Trevor Linden, other Vancouver Canucks alumni, and Canucks mascot Fin.
- The Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Legends” exhibit featuring memorabilia, interactive experiences and a number of NHL trophies, including the Hart Memorial Trophy awarded to the NHL’s most valuable player.
- A giant screen with CBC TV broadcasts of games featuring all seven Canadian NHL teams.
- An interactive fun zone where fans can test their shooting and other hockey skills.
- A day-long hockey jamboree on twin Olympic-sized ice sheets.
- Sony PlayStation video games section, plus table hockey and air hockey challenges.
- A public entry road hockey tournament on the Oval plaza organized by Urban Rec.
- Numerous merchandise giveaways, prize draws and fun contests.
“We are counting down to Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on February 11, where we’ll join hockey fans across our country in celebrating the game we love,” said David Poole, Senior Vice President, BC & Yukon Region, Scotiabank. “It’s going to be an unforgettable day in Richmond, where hockey fans of all ages can take part in this rich experience, whether they join us in person or watch the action unfold from home.”
Doors will open to the public at 10:30 a.m. and the celebration will last until 10:00 p.m.; early entrance at 10:00 a.m. for Richmond Olympic Oval members and their friends and family by showing membership card.
Additional event partners include Boston Pizza, Coca-Cola, Van Houtte Coffee, Fortis BC, Stuart Olson Dominion, Bossa Productions, Concord Pacific, Aberdeen Centre and the Vancouver Airport Authority. "
About Scotiabank
As the Official Bank of the NHL®, NHLPA®, NHL Alumni™ and the CWHL, Scotiabank is very proud to be Canada’s Hockey Bank. Scotiabank has a long tradition of supporting hockey in Canada from local teams and minor hockey associations to professional players and leagues. Through its partnerships, Scotiabank’s hockey programs enrich the communities where Canadians live and work by engaging fans and players in new ways to celebrate our game. Scotiabank supports the passion and pride Canadians feel for hockey and believes it is fundamental to helping young people learn about teamwork, camaraderie and the spirit of competition. Scotiabank’s partnership with Pro Hockey Life provides exclusive in-store and online discounts to the Bank’s customers, promotes advice on equipment and enhances the grassroots community programs of both companies. Scotiabank also has partnerships with the Montreal Canadiens®, the Calgary Flames® whose home arena is the Scotiabank Saddledome, and the Ottawa Senators® whose home arena is Scotiabank Place. For more information on Scotiabank’s hockey programs visit www.scotiahockeyclub.com.
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, ‘Bright Future’. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $44 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.
