Rogers Hometown Hockey comes to St. Thomas

Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour is Heading to St. Thomas on November 18 and 19

​Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour presented by Scotiabank and Dodge is heading to St. Thomas, ON, for a celebration of hockey on November 18 and 19. The weekend will feature broadcast hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, meet-and-greet opportunities with NHL alumni Scott Thornton and Brad Marsh, live local entertainment and engaging activities for the whole family.

The two-day hockey festival begins on Saturday, November 18 at noon ET at City Hall, and will conclude on Sunday evening following the Rogers Hometown Hockey outdoor viewing party. The evening’s broadcast kicks off with a special pre-game show hosted live on site by MacLean and Slone from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sportsnet, and Sportsnet NOW, followed by a showdown between the Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers.

Rogers Hometown Hockey Event Details

Location:       

• City Hall – 545 Talbot St, St. Thomas, ON, N5P 1E5

Time:

• Saturday, November 18 – Festival open from noon to 6 p.m. ET
• Sunday, November 19 – Festival opens at noon ET and runs through the end of the Rogers Hometown Hockey outdoor viewing party

Train Rides:

• Free from the L&PS Station to Memorial Arena (20 minutes round trip)
• Saturday & Sunday from 1pm - 5pm on the hour

Broadcast:

• Special Guests: Colin Campbell, Scott Thornton, Mary Thornton and Wayne Thornton (Joe’s parents) ·        Game Matchup: Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers, 6:30 p.m. ET(Sportsnet, Sportsnet NOW, Rogers NHL LIVE)
• Features:
•  Joe Thornton – Joe Thornton is reunited with long-time friend Steve Barber in Buffalo. Thornton has had a major impact in St. Thomas over the years and has been a dedicated supporter of Barber, who battles with ALS. Also well-known within the St. Thomas community, Barber has raised half a million dollars benefiting ALS.
• My Hometown Must –Tara takes part in the St. Thomas Santa Clause Parade on a Rogers Hometown Hockey float, along with kids from the minor hockey league in the community. 

Detailed Schedule

SATURDAY
12pm Live Music: Basic White
12pm Autograph Signing with Brad Marsh
12pm Autograph Signing with Scott Thornton
12:45pm Scotiabank Legacy Cheque Presentation
1pm The Hockey Circus Show
1:45pm Dr. Oetker Find Giuseppe
2:15pm Live Music: Basic White
3pm Rogers Hometown Hockey Trivia
3pm Autograph Signing with Brad Marsh
3:30pm Playmobil Word Play
3:45pm The Hockey Circus Show
4:15pm Autograph Signing with Scott Thornton
4:45pm Rogers Hometown Hockey Trivia
5:15pm Live Music: Basic White

SUNDAY
12pm Live Music: Chad Price
12pm Autograph Signing with Brad Marsh
12:15pm Autograph Signing with Scott Thornton
12:45pm Rogers Hometown Hockey Trivia
1:15pm The Hockey Circus Show
2pm Live Music: Chad Price
3pm Scotiabank Hotstove with Tara Slone featuring Scott Thornton and Brad Marsh
3:30pm Thank You Presentation to The City of St. Thomas
3:30pm Autograph Signing with Brad Marsh
3:30pm Autograph Signing with Scott Thornton
3:45pm Dodge Family Face-Off
4pm Dr. Oetker Find Giuseppe
4:15pm Playmobil Wordplay
4:30pm The Hockey Circus Show
5:15pm Live Music: Chad Price
6pm Parade of Champions
6:30pm Rogers Hometown Hockey Live Pre-Game Show with Ron MacLean and Tara Slone
7pm Rogers Hometown Hockey Game: Ottawa Senators @ New York Rangers

Rogers Hometown Hockey Festival Details

• ​Rogers Fan Hub: Helping fans be fans, the Fan Hub features innovative and interactive experiences, showcasing virtual autographs from NHL stars, a hockey-themed Zamboni video game and autograph signings with NHL alum Scott Thornton, to unite fans in their passion for the game. In addition, fans are treated to free hot chocolate on site.
• GamePlus: If you are a Rogers customer you can come to the GamePlus desk in the Rogers Fan Hub and redeem exclusive experiences such as meet-and-greets with NHL alumni, autographed merchandise and tours of our Sportsnet Mobile Studio.
• Sportsnet Augmented Reality Photo Booth: Fans have the chance to get close to their favorite players through augmented reality technology. Fans can take photos with virtual images of NHL stars, and have the photo emailed directly to their device for social sharing.
• The Hockey Circus Show: Come see Paz our world-renowned hockey acrobat! Paz juggles everything from pucks to flaming hockey sticks all while standing on top of a net. It is an experience that the family will never forget.  
• Scotiabank Community Locker Room: A family-friendly space to engage hockey fans, celebrate the game, and interact with NHL alumni, such as Brad Marsh. Scotiabank will also be donating $15,000 to minor hockey associations in the community.
• Dodge Family Zone: Features the famous Stow ’n Go Challenge, a hockey-themed obstacle course. Also, fans have the opportunity to enter a contest to win $5,000 for their local minor hockey association and a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica for their family. All contest entrants will receive a co-branded Dodge and Rogers Hometown Hockey retro toque.
• Tim Hortons Ball Hockey Rink presented by Sportsnet: Features pick-up games for the community, including local Timbits Hockey players.
• Dr. Oetker Giuseppe Pizzeria: Fans can enjoy a free slice of Giuseppe Pizzeria pizza fresh out of the oven, and play the Find Giuseppe Match Game to win a rooftop experience and other great prizes.
• 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 a new NHL playset.
• OK Tire Zamboni Pit Stop: Features a pit-crew-like experience where fans have the opportunity to test their tire-hanging skills on a replica Zamboni.
• Live Local Entertainment: Live music featured throughout the weekend beginning with Basic White performing on Saturday, followed by Chad Price on Sunday.

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