The full line-up of festivities, entertainment and eventys are ready to go for Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour presented by Scotiabank and Hyundai headed to Strathroy-Caradoc on November 2 and 3. Hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will be on site for the festivities, which include meet-and-greet opportunities with NHL alumni Brian Campbell and Mike Stapleton, live local entertainment, and the live Sportsnet NHL broadcast. The two-day hockey festival begins on Saturday, November 2 at Noon EST in Downtown Strathroy, and will conclude on Sunday evening following the Rogers Hometown Hockey outdoor viewing party. The evening’s broadcast gets underway with a special pre-game show hosted by MacLean and Slone live from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST, followed by a showdown between the Calgary Flames and Washington Capitals, on Sportsnet, Sportsnet NOW and NHL LIVE.
Rogers Hometown Hockey Festival Details:
The free hockey-themed weekend features games, prize giveaways, fun activities, and live local entertainment for the whole family, including:
Rogers Fan Hub: Celebrate more of the game that brings us together with fun and interactive hockey experiences. Fill out your Fan Profile for a chance to win exclusive Rogers Moments, enjoy autograph signings with NHL alumni Brian Campbell, test your stickhandling with the Infinite Dangles challenge, and grab some free popcorn!
Sportsnet Shooting Accuracy Game: Fans race against the clock to snipe as many targets as possible before time runs out! A digital scoreboard tracks the best scores from the day, and from the other Tour stops across the country. Players of all ages can show off their hockey skills and see how they match up to NHL stars and alumni with fantastic prizes to be won!
Steve Goodtime Rockin’ Hockey Show: Come see Steve Goodtime, our world-renowned hockey acrobat! Steve performs his incredible family-friendly rock n’ roll hockey show packed with fire, juggling, stunts, and guitar solos. The event will be rocked!
Scotiabank Community Hockey Rink: A family-friendly outdoor hockey space designed to engage hockey fans who can interact with NHL alumni Mike Stapleton and celebrate the game. Scotiabank will also be donating $15,000 in support of kids’ community hockey at each tour stop this season.
Hyundai Drives Hockey: Hyundai displays on festival grounds will feature games and challenges for kids and parents alike. Opportunities to test-drive and interact with the entire range of five Hyundai SUVs will demonstrate how Hyundai is made for those who drive hockey. Fans will have the chance to win on-site giveaways, weekend prizes as well as an overall grand prize for the season.
Dr. Oetker Giuseppe Pizzeria: Fans can enjoy a complimentary slice of Giuseppe Pizzeria pizza fresh out of the oven, and learn more about the Find Giuseppe contest with many great prizes to be won!
Playmobil Kids Zone: Fans have the chance to face off against friends and family with the PLAYMOBIL NHL Arena and its lineup of NHL figures. In the zone, fans will also be able to enter to win an NHL playset.
Sobeys Community Barbeque: Sobeys is proud to support the Community Barbeque through a food donation. All funds raised this weekend will go towards supporting the Strathroy District Minor Hockey Association and Mount Brydges Minor Hockey Association.
Live Local Entertainment: Live music featured throughout the weekend beginning with Rodney James and The Riot performing on Saturday followed by Ben Heffernan on Sunday.
Saturday, November 2 – Festival open from Noon to 6 p.m. EST.
Sunday, November 3 – Festival opens at Noon EST and runs through the end of the Rogers Hometown Hockey outdoor viewing party.
Broadcast:
Special Guests:
Mike and Pat Stapleton, Brooke Gibson, and Brian Campbell.
Game Matchup:
Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals, 6:30 p.m. EST (Sportsnet, Sportsnet NOW, NHL LIVE)
Features:
Sobeys Home Team Heroes: After a championship season, the 1979 Strathroy Blades received their rings, cementing the team’s bond forever. Decades later, one of those rings was discovered by a diver off the coast of Hawaii who asked himself, “what are the Strathroy Blades and who does this ring belong to?” They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – this story demonstrates how that treasure ties a team to a community.
My Hometown Must: Tara Slone and retired NHL referee Don Van Massenhoven head to Kustermans Berry Farm to reflect on Don’s career, his Strathroy roots, and his past as a police officer.