NHL to Host Season Opening Face-Off Celebration with Live Performance from The Tragically Hip
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For hockey fans, opening night skates in with excitement and possibility. Some fans will experience the action live at arenas across the US and Canada, while others will set up shop on couches across the two countries, with game night snacks and the remote in hand, ready to switch between games during commercial interludes. Then, there’s the lucky fans living in the greater Toronto area that will face-off with the exciting opportunity of attending the 2014 Molson Canadian NHL Face-Off Celebration, held in the ever famous Yonge-Dundas Square. The best part? It’s free.
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, downtown Toronto will host the 2014 Molson Canadian NHL Face-Off, the National Hockey League’s 2014-15 season opening hockey and music festival and viewing party at Yonge-Dundas Square. The free and public festivities begin at 12:00 p.m. ET, rain or shine, through the conclusion of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game, which will be shown on giant outdoor video screens at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Fans should follow the NHL on Twitter (@NHL) and Instagram (Instagram.com/NHL) and use the official hashtag #NHLFaceOff to join the conversation.
With interactive games, prizes and giveaways instead of breakaways, the festivities will also include a live performance from a national treasure and avid hockey fans — The Tragically Hip. The band will skate onto the stage prior to the Canadiens vs. Leafs matchup and be broadcast live on Sportsnet, for fans residing in the broadcast sin bin, don’t fear, NHL.com will feature performance clips.
Public Schedule of Events
All times local; subject to change
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Location |
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12:00 p.m. |
2014 Molson Canadian NHL Face-Off™ Begins |
Yonge-Dundas Square |
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Free interactive activities, prizes and giveaways courtesy of Molson Canadian, Bridgestone, Canadian Tire, Crest, Honda, Mondelez, NHL Auctions, Oh Henry!, OLG, Real Sports Apparel, Reebok-CCM, Rogers, Scotiabank, SiriusXM and Tim Hortons. |
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12:45 p.m. |
Scotiabank Photo Session with Joe Nieuwendyk |
Scotiabank Tent on Yonge Street |
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2:15 p.m. |
Scotiabank Photo Session with Wendel Clark |
Scotiabank Tent on Yonge Street |
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2:30 p.m. |
Scotiabank Q&A with Joe Nieuwendyk |
Molson Canadian Main Stage |
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3:15 p.m. |
Scotiabank Photo Session with Darryl Sittler |
Scotiabank Tent on Yonge Street |
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3:30 p.m. |
Scotiabank Q&A Session with Wendel Clark |
Molson Canadian Main Stage |
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4:15 p.m. |
Scotiabank Photo Session with Wendel Clark |
Scotiabank Tent on Yonge Street |
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4:30 p.m. |
Scotiabank Photo Session with Darryl Sittler |
Molson Canadian Main Stage |
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5:00 p.m. |
Scotiabank Q&A with Clark, Nieuwendyk and Sittler |
Molson Canadian Main Stage |
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6:30-7:15 p.m. |
The Tragically Hip live performance, presented by SiriusXM Canada (portions will air live on Sportsnet and TVA in Canada; clips available for viewing at NHL.com and Rogers.com) |
Molson Canadian Main Stage |
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7:15 p.m. |
Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre |
Live broadcast carried on all video screens at Yonge-Dundas Square |
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1st intermission |
Tim Hicks live performance, presented by SiriusXM Canada |
Molson Canadian Main Stage |
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10:00 p.m. |
Official 2014 Molson Canadian NHL® Face-Off After Party (open to those 19 years and older) |
The EFS Nightclub, located at 647 King Street West |
