Canlan Ice Sports and Scotiabank to host free public skating event to celebrate
the newly named Scotia Barn

BURNABY, BC, Feb. 6, 2020 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is excited to bring Scotiabank^® Hockey Day in Canada (SHDiC) – a cross-country celebration of hockey – to Burnaby's Scotia Barn on Saturday, February 8. As part of the celebration, Canlan Ice Sports and Scotiabank will be unveiling the newly installed Scotia Barn signage with local kids' community hockey teams. The event will feature a free public skate, a special appearance from hockey alumnus Chris Higgins and exciting giveaways.

As the title sponsor of the 20^th annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, Scotiabank is proud to support this celebration of hockey. SHDiC is taking place this year in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, February 5-8, and continuing with celebrations across the country in three satellite locations: Burnaby, British Columbia; Churchill, Manitoba; and Ottawa, Ontario (A Rogers Hometown Hockey stop).

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is about much more than just the game of hockey – it's about coming together as a community. Scotiabank is committed to supporting every goal, on and off the ice. Scotiabank believes hockey teaches kids values and lessons that they can use outside the arena, and for the rest of their lives. Helping kids succeed on the ice means helping them succeed everywhere. Since 2008, Scotiabank has proudly supported one million kids and counting. Hockey matters to Scotiabank because it matters to Canadians. We are fans, coaches, and players.

Sportsnet will be onsite capturing how the people of Burnaby are celebrating Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada at Scotia Barn.

WHAT

• The official grand opening of Scotia Barn (formerly Canlan Burnaby 8 Rinks)
• Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada celebrations
• Free public skate, autograph signings and giveaways (Each session of public skating will be limited to 175 people)
• Note: Registration for the public skating begins at 12:00 p.m.

WHO 

• Autograph signing with Chris Higgins

WHEN 

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Scotia Barn Sign Unveiling Photo Opportunity                 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Community Skate  - All welcome                                         1:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
         --Session #1 (1:15 p.m. –2:30 p.m.)
         --Session #2 (2:45 p.m. –4:00 p.m.)
         --Session #3 (4:15 p.m. -5:30 p.m.)

(Each public skating session will be limited to 175 people)

Autograph Session –                                                                         2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

• Autograph signing with NHL^® alumnus Chris Higgins
• Sportsnet personality: Harnarayan Singh

WHERE 

• Scotia Barn, 6501 Sprott St, Burnaby, BC V5B 3B8

The event in Burnaby is part of the country-wide celebration for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, the biggest celebration of hockey in the nation, which brings kids' hockey clinics, games and NHL^® celebrities to communities across Canada. The broadcast – featuring all seven NHL^® teams –  starts at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, CBC, and Sportsnet NOW. All matchups will also air on NHL Live. The full schedule can be found here.

Cheer on your team using #HockeyDay for a chance to win!*
No matter where you live in Canada, everyone can get involved in Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. Post on your favourite social channel using the hashtag #HockeyDay sharing which Canadian hockey team you are cheering for on Saturday, February 8! The contest runs from Monday, January 27 – Saturday, February 8, 2020.  The grand prize is a trip for two (2) to a destination in the Great White North. Secondary Prizing includes Four prizes of $5,000 investments. Full rules and regulations are available here.

About Scotiabank Hockey

Scotiabank is the Official Bank of the NHL^®, NHL Alumni, Toronto Maple Leafs (who play at Scotiabank Arena), Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames (who play at the Scotiabank Saddledome) and Edmonton Oilers, and it also supports the Montreal Canadiens. Scotiabank's Community Hockey Sponsorship Program has supported over one million kids and counting through its involvement with minor hockey teams in communities across Canada, since 2008. To find out more about Scotiabank's hockey programs, please visit ScotiabankHockeyClub.com or through social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

About Canlan Ice Sports

Canlan Ice Sports is a North American leader in recreational sports. From the development, operations and ownership of multi-purpose facilities, to fun and inclusive programs and leagues, the Canlan community are stewards of sports. As the one of the largest operators of recreation facilities in North America, Canlan owns, leases and manages 20 facilities, which include 53 ice surfaces, 5 indoor soccer fields, and 15 sport, volleyball, and basketball courts. Learn more about Canlan at icesports.com. Canlan is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol, ICE.

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* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest runs from January 27, 2020 at 12:01 am (ET) to February 8, 2020 at 11:59 pm (ET). One (1) grand prize winner will receive a trip to the Great White North for a total approximate value of $18,000. Four (4) secondary winners will each receive $5000 CAN to be deposited into any eligible Scotiabank Account. Odds of winning depend on total number of eligible entries received. Open to Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority at time of entry. Skill-testing question required. Some conditions apply. See full Official Rules at www.scotiabankhockeyclub.com/hockeyday for complete details.

SOURCE Scotiabank

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