Rogers Hometown Hockey continues today in the capital city, capping off with the live broadcast of an NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets.
It was a busy day at the Memorial Stadium Dominion on Saturday with hockey fans, former NHL stars and live music.
Thanks to @scotiahockey and the talented players who participated in the Legacy Shootout, these minor hockey associations are each walking away with $5000! 👏🏒 pic.twitter.com/RdFn1X3gy3
— Rogers Hometown Hockey (@hometownhockey_) October 19, 2019
Host Ron MacLean is in town today, and doesn’t hide his love for the province. He even says one of Don Cherry’s favourite beers is Black Horse.
When speaking of the passion Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have for hockey, MacLean quotes the great Howie Meeker.
He says Meeker once said “I’ve been to war, and I’ve played for the Stanley Cup, but nothing matches the intensity of hockey in Newfoundland. ”
MacLean says there is so much joy, blood and love for the game here, and it’s great to come back.
He also has a long-standing relationship with the legendary Bob Cole.
MacLean says Cole understood the music of what they were presenting and sang the game – something everyone misses. Bob will always be in our head, and there will never be Hockey Night in Canada without bob Cole.
Rogers Hometown Hockey continues today at 1:00 p.m. with another full-day of activities, autograph signings and live music.
The Champ is here! 🏆🏒
Fun Fact: Dan Cleary was the first Newfoundlander to ever hoist the #StanleyCup! pic.twitter.com/LT96O04Bk9
— Rogers Hometown Hockey (@hometownhockey_) October 19, 2019
NHL fan favourite, former St. John’s Ice Cap and former NHL All-Star, @johnscott_32 is here! 🎉
What’s your favourite John Scott memory? pic.twitter.com/pYUzGixrJn
— Rogers Hometown Hockey (@hometownhockey_) October 19, 2019
