Mayor Sohi kicks off “Heritage Classic Week” in Edmonton
October 19, 2023
News media are invited to City Hall Plaza for Pucks on the Plaza, a free family-friendly, hockey-themed event, at which Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will officially proclaim October 21 to 29 “Heritage Classic Week” in Edmonton.
Date: Saturday, October 21
Event Time: 12 – 4 p.m.
Proclamation: 12:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Plaza
Steve Mayer, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer for the National Hockey League, will be on hand to receive the proclamation on behalf of the NHL.
Oilers alumni and fan favourite, Kevin Lowe, will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs.
This kickoff to the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ will feature a special performance by the Logan Alexis Singers, who will bring an honour song and perform their hockey-inspired Connor McDavid Song.
Pucks on the Plaza
Pucks on the Plaza is a free, family-friendly, hockey-themed event celebrating Edmonton’s love of hockey and the upcoming 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™. The fun includes street hockey scrimmage and an obstacle course, music, fantastic prizes, (including a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Heritage Classic), giveaways, firepits and more! Food trucks will be on site.
Edmonton is a passionate sports city, and hockey is in our DNA. As participants or spectators, amateurs or professionals, Edmontonians love hockey in every season and in all its forms — at the ice rink, in the grass, on the pavement — or at Commonwealth Stadium! When it comes to hockey, we love to watch, cheer and play!
Hockey fans of all ages can take part in a number of hockey-inspired activities and events happening throughout the city in the days leading up to the big game. For more ways to celebrate our love of hockey, community, and Edmonton's vibrant spirit visit edmonton.ca/HeritageClassic.
For more information:
edmonton.ca/HeritageClassic
ETS Park & Ride
Commonwealth Stadium
WestJet NHL Fan Park
NHL Heritage Classic Fan Guide
Media contact:
Karen McDonnell
Communications Advisor
Community Services
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