Don and Ron are Coming to Town!!!!
After the NHL game Saturday night CBC Hockey Night in Canada made it official!
Hockey Day in Canada is being hosted this year from Stephenville. Starting at 1:30 pm on January 7,
a full day of hockey across Canada and here in our own stadium will be showcased on CBC.
The day event will be hosted by no other than everyone's favorite hockey personalities - Don Cherry and Ron MacLean!
"Stephenville epitomizes what Hockey Day in Canada is all about," said Joel Darling, executive producer of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada.
"[It] is a proud community that is truly united by hockey – and we want to share its story with Canadians from coast to coast to coast."
"We are absolutely delighted that Hockey Day in Canada is coming to Stephenville," said Stephenville's mayor Tom O'Brien.
"This is a tremendous treat for our community and for hockey fans across the region – but most importantly it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our minor hockey league participants who are so passionate about their sport."
Newfoundland has produced some of the NHL's top, up-and-coming stars such as Michael Ryder of the Montreal Canadiens (St. John's), Jason King of the Vancouver Canucks (Corner Brook), Dan Cleary of the Detroit Red Wings (Carbonear), Brad Brown of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Baie Verte) and Darren Langdon of the New Jersey Devils (Deer Lake).
The voice of Hockey Night in Canada, Bob Cole, is from Topsail, NL.
"The hard work starts today and we are anticipating lots of support from our Association members and the town. This
is really going to be a special memory for our players (and parents) and we can't wait to get things rolling.", commented Stan Doucette, president of Stephenville Minor Hockey.
"Kids around the rink this morning were in shock about the announcement. The excitement was unreal. One parent commented that their young fellow probably won't sleep from now until January 8."
For complete details see the story posted on the CBC website.
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