Stanley Cup coming to Halifax
Posted Feb 4, 2015 07:28:19 AM.
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Hockey’s greatest icon will be making several appearances around Halifax next week.
The Stanley Cup will touring around the region during five days of festivities set aside for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada.
The first stop will be free skate at the Halifax Forum on Thursday, February 12th.
On Friday, February 13th it will be at a celebrity luncheon at the Cunard Centre, a ticket is required for entry.
Friday afternoon, Lord Stanley’s Cup will check out the new Halifax Central Library, where Haligonians can snap selfies with the Holy Grail of hockey at the Paul O’Regan Hall.
Next Saturday, as part of a series of events at the Emera Oval for a Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada live broadcast hosted by Ron MacLean, the Cup will be on display.
Screens will also be set up to show NHL games all day long, there will be clinics with former NHL players and ice sculptors.
News 95.7’s The Rick Howe Show will also be on location.
On Sunday the 15th, the ultimate prize of the nation’s favourite game will travel to the hometown of Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon for Rogers Hometown Hockey.
Ron MacLean will host an NHL broadcast from Cole Harbour Place from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio.
There will be live music, hockey alumni and visitors will be able to watch the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks.
News 95.7 will also be there, with a live broadcast of The Sheldon MacLeod Show.
A full list of events can be found on the city’s website.
