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Feb 20, 2017

Mark your calendars, Nanaimo! The Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour is coming to our community February 25-26!

A series of events celebrating sports in our community will take place leading up to Sunday, February 26 where Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will broadcast live from Maffeo Sutton Park during an NHL game (Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators). Please note: The actual NHL game will take place in Miami, Florida. 

Watch this page, the City blog, follow us on social media (facebook.com/CityofNanaimo, @CityofNanaimo) or visit hometownhockey.com for updates.

Events - stay tuned for more details!

In celebration of Rogers Hometown Hockey, the City of Nanaimo is hosting the following events:

Saturday, February 18
Outdoor Ice Rink opens (until February 26) - Maffeo Sutton Park

• Outdoor Ice Rink Schedule

Saturday, February 18 & Sunday, February 19
Old City Quarter Selby Cup (ball hockey tournament organized by DNBIA) - Selby Street (in between Franklyn and Fitzwilliam Streets)

Saturday, February 18 & Sunday, February 19
Zipline over Swy-A-Lana Lagoon open

Monday, February 20
School District 68 Pro-D Day - Buccaneer Day at the outdoor rink  in Maffeo Sutton Park

Tuesday, February 21
School District 68 Pro-D Day – Nanaimo Clippers Day at the outdoor rink in Maffeo Sutton Park

Thursday, February 23
NDSS Theatre Performance - The Port Theatre
Nanaimo Buccaneers Home Game - Nanaimo Ice Centre
Nanaimo Islanders Female Hockey Association 20th Anniversary Celebration, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Nanaimo Curling Club
Snuneymuxw First Nations Welcome Feast - Newcastle Island

Friday, February 24
Jersey Day - Wherever you are, wear your favourite hockey jersey
NDSS Theatre Performance - The Port Theatre
Nanaimo Clippers Home Game - Frank Crane Arena, Beban Park
Vancouver Island University Welcome Reception - Gathering Place, VIU
Rogers Hometown Hockey School Visit

Saturday, February 25
Day 1 of Rogers Hometown Hockey Festival, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Maffeo Sutton Park
Outdoor rink, zipline open - Maffeo Sutton Park

Sunday, February 26
Day 2 of Rogers Hometown Hockey Festival, 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm - Maffeo Sutton Park
Outdoor ice rink, zipline open - Maffeo Sutton Park
Live Sportsnet broadcast 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm - Maffeo Sutton Park 
Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers game will be livecast 4:30 pm - Maffeo Sutton Park
Fireworks Display to follow game - Maffeo Sutton Park

City Blog:

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Related Links:

Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour website

City Facebook

City Twitter

Paint the town red

Hometown Hockey Event List