NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH
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Prepare for a thrilling night of action on the ice as National Hockey League (NHL) and hometown superstar Jason Arnott takes to the ice in the most highly anticipated NHL Alumni Hockey Game of the season, at the new Wasaga Stars Arena, 544 River Rd. W., on Feb. 10, 2024.
This star-studded event will feature the incredible talents of NHL stars, including Shayne Corson, Scott Thornton and many more, coming together for one night as part of the Breaking the Ice Festival, a two-week lineup of events that will kick off the town’s 50th-anniversary celebrations and mark the grand opening of its new NHL-size, twin-pad arena and library.
Tickets are on sale at 50YearsofSunshine.ca.
“The Town of Wasaga Beach is thrilled to have our hometown hero, Jason Arnott, and other NHL superstars join us as part of our Breaking the Ice Festival,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Our new NHL-size, twin-pad arena and library is a world-class facility, and we look forward to hosting world-class NHL players in our beautiful town, in our spectacular new arena.”
“Get your tickets now, because this NHL Alumni Hockey Game is going to be an event that you will never forget,” added Mayor Smith.
Quick facts
- This NHL Alumni Hockey Game is part of the Breaking the Ice Festival, a two-week lineup of events that will kick off the town’s 50th-anniversary celebrations and mark the grand opening of the town’s new NHL-size, twin-pad arena and library
- Canadian rock legends Blue Rodeo and Burton Cummings will headline separate concerts as part of the program.
- Visit 50YearsofSunshine.ca for the latest festival program, to subscribe for updates, and to purchase tickets online
- With the grand opening of the new twin-pad arena and library fast approaching, the town has issued a new call for naming sponsors to help name each of its two new NHL-size ice rinks.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the NHL Alumni Game and Breaking the Ice Festival.
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