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2012 SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA ON CBC
TO BE HELD IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
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BIG NEWS FROM CANADA’S SMALLEST PROVINCE: SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA ON CBC TO BE HELD
IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND FOR 12th ANNUAL CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012
For the first time in its 12-year history, SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA on CBC will be heading across the Confederation Bridge to the province of Prince Edward Island this winter. Host Ron MacLean will broadcast live from PEI for the first time, alongside the legendary Don Cherry on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The province will host a series of local weeklong activities and events celebrating the game leading up to the big day.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing this celebration to the province of Prince Edward Island,” said Joel Darling, director of production for CBC Sports. “Hockey is truly a Canadian passion, shared equally among players and fans from our biggest cities to the tiniest communities, so we think it’s especially appropriate to be taking SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA to the cradle of Confederation, where the entire province can share in the experience.”
PEI has a rich hockey history, having produced the likes of Brad Richards, Adam McQuaid, Steve Ott, Gerard Gallant, Rick Vaive, Allan MacAdam, Bob Whitlock, Charlie Cahill, Clarence J. “Windy” Steele, Forbes Kennedy, Errol Thompson and William Stewart (Billy) MacMillan, to name just a few. Notably, PEI has 27 rinks provincewide, the most per capita in Canada.
“Scotiabank is proud to again partner with CBC for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, and celebrate Canada's Hockey Birthday in true East Coast style,” said Islay McGlynn, Scotiabank senior vice-president Atlantic Region. “We’re looking forward to a full-day of celebration with the Prince Edward Island community, the place to be for families and fans of all ages, whether they are attending the festivities in person or watching from home.”
SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA’S 12th annual broadcast on February 11 marks the continuation of an important Canadian hockey tradition. Winner of three Gemini Awards, it was recognized for Best Sports Program (2004) and Best Host in a Sports Program (Ron MacLean in 2004 and 2006). Previous host locations include Whitehorse, YT (2011), Stratford, Ont. (2010), Campbellton, N.B. (2009); Winkler, Man. (2008); Nelson, B.C. (2007); Stephenville, Nfld. (2006); Shaunavon, Sask. (2004); Iqualuit, Nunavut (2003); Windsor, N.S. (2002); Red Deer, Alta. (2001); and Toronto, Ont. (2000).
“This is a big day for our province. Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada 2012 will bring together a partnership led by Hockey PEI along with the Province of PEI, the City of Charlottetown and the City of Summerside to host the event. The local organizing committee looks forward to hosting this celebration of the game with the people of Prince Edward Island,” stated Hockey PEI executive director Rob Newson, representing the local organizing committee. “This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the game of hockey on PEI, a chance to celebrate the past, the present and the future of the game in our province. And, of course, to welcome Ron MacLean and Don Cherry and the CBC crew to celebrate with us.”
The wall-to-wall hockey celebration is an annual tradition featuring all six Canadian NHL teams in action across the country (match ups and times to be announced at a later date).
SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA will also be available live and on-demand at CBCSports.ca.
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. The Corporation is a leader in reaching Canadians on new platforms and delivers a comprehensive range of radio, television, Internet, and satellite-based services. Deeply rooted in the regions, CBC/Radio-Canada is the only domestic broadcaster to offer diverse regional and cultural perspectives in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages, plus seven languages for international audiences. In 2011, CBC/Radio-Canada is celebrating 75 years of serving Canadians and being at the centre of the democratic, social and cultural life of Canada.
For further information, contact:
James Lamont
James.Lamont@mediaprofile.com
(Work) 416-342-1818
(Mobile) (416) 859-5870
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