CFB Borden hosts Old Timers game as part of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada
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CFB BORDEN, ON, Feb. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada's cross-country celebration is coming to CFB Borden. Scotiabank, in conjunction with CFB Borden, will host a Community HockeyFest followed by the 31st Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) National Old-Timers Hockey Championships.
The event in CFB Borden is part of the country-wide celebration for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, the biggest celebration of hockey and the official holiday of Canada's 5th Season – the hockey season. CFB Borden will be featured as a live remote during the 13-hour Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada broadcast on Sportsnet and CBC.
WHAT: |
• Scotiabank and CFB Borden-hosted Community HockeyFest for children of the Canadian Forces and local Scotiabank-sponsored youth. The HockeyFest will feature on-ice instruction from Toronto Maple Leafs AlumniTM Rick Vaive and Gary Leeman |
• 31st Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) National Old-Timers Hockey Championships |
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WHO: |
NHL Alumni Rick Vaive and Gary Leeman |
Canadian Armed Forces Personnel |
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Sportsnet Host Caroline Cameron |
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WHEN: |
Saturday, February 18, 2017 |
• 8:45 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.:Rick Vaive presentation |
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• 9:05 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.: Kids off-ice session |
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• 10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.: Kids on-ice session |
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• 11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.: CAF National Old-Timers Hockey Championships opening ceremonies |
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• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Rick Vaive autograph session |
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WHERE: |
Andy Anderson Arena |
T-126, 100 Ramillies Rd, Borden, ON L0M 1C0 |
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