Celebrating Vaughan’s hockey pride

Nov. 19, 2019 12:00 p.m.
​The City kicks off Hometown Hockey activities with community flag-raising

The good ol’ hockey game unites fans from across the country and brings people together for the love of the sport. To officially kick off festivities leading up to the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour stop in Vaughan, a flag-raising ceremony was held at City Hall to ignite the community’s passion for the game.

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Members of Council, former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Nik Antropov, players from local hockey associations and residents, attended the launch of city-wide events gearing up to the two-day festival in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020.
 
Rogers Hometown Hockey, hosted by Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, is a national celebration of Canada’s beloved sport. As an official stop on the 2019-20 tour, the VMC will become hockey-central for a weekend-long fan experience, including a live broadcast of the Toronto Maple Leafs versus Florida Panthers game on the Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The free community event will also feature entertainment, meet-and-greets with NHL alumni, including Darcy Tucker and hockey-themed outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy.
 
Upcoming community events include:
 
  • Toronto Marlies vs. Rocket de Laval hockey game
    Mayor Bevilacqua will be doing the official puck drop
    Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 7 p.m.
    Coca-Cola Coliseum (45 Manitoba Dr., Toronto)
    Ticket information at vaughanhockey.com

 

  • 2019 Vaughan SantaFest Parade
    Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.
    From Canada’s Wonderland to Vaughan City Hall
    More information at vaughansantafest.com

 

  • City of Vaughan’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
    Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at 7 p.m.
    Vaughan City Hall, Courtyard (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan)
    More information at vaughan.ca/events

 

  • Rogers Hometown Hockey 2019-20 Tour stop in Vaughan
    Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020
    Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (3150 Hwy 7, Vaughan)
    More information at vaughan.ca/RogersHometownHockey
 
QUOTE
 
“We have a proud hockey tradition in Vaughan. In our city, it is more than just a sport; it is a unifying force and has become a distinct part of our city’s culture. Today’s event marks the beginning of city-wide celebrations to rally our shared passion for the game. We are excited to see the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) transform into an ultimate hockey fan zone in January. It is the ideal place to host the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour. This is a unique opportunity to bring the community together and celebrate hockey. We look forward to welcoming hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone to the City of Vaughan.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua 
 
QUICK FACTS
 
  • Vaughan raised a flag at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19 to commemorate upcoming community-wide events taking place in honour of the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour stop in January 2020.
  • Vaughan has been chosen as one of the 25 municipalities to host the Rogers Hometown Hockey 2019-20 Tour.
  • Sportsnet hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will broadcast live from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio located on-site at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020.

 LEARN MORE

  • City of Vaughan’s Roger’s Hometown Hockey webpage
  • City of Vaughan’s Rogers Hometown Hockey 2019-20 Tour stop invitation
 
 
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council and staff are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs alumni Nik Antropov to raise the Rogers Hometown Hockey flag at Vaughan City Hall.
 
 
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council, Nik Antropov and players from the City of Vaughan Hockey Association give a thumbs up for Rogers Hometown Hockey.   
 
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