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.

As the title sponsor of the 18^th 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 Media Enquiries, Grand Falls On-Site Contact: Reuben Greenspoon, C: 647-964-1458, [email protected]

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