Full rosters announced for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Alumni & Celebrity Classic
The Swift Current Broncos announced the full roster for the Alumni & Celebrity Classic Game on Friday, February 8 as part of the Scotiabank Hockey Canada in Canada celebrations in Swift Current.
The puck will drop for the Alumni & Celebrity Classic Game at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 8 at the Innovation Credit Union i-plex in Swift Current. The event will feature National Hockey League legends Lanny Mcdonald and Darcy Tucker, who will be captaining teams made up of NHL and Swift Current Broncos alumni, local hockey heroes, as well as celebrity guests in a fun, family-oriented game.
“With the help of many people, we’ve been able to solidify a roster that truly exemplifies the strength of the Swift Current hockey community,” commented Swift Current Broncos Director of Business Operations Nathan Macdonald. “Having a city of our size to be able to draw these hockey players to our city, and to see so many of these individuals who were brought up in Swift Current and Southwest Saskatchewan proves just how supportive this community is, and how much the fans, the players, and the community come together around the game of hockey.”
Teams will be drafted by captains Lanny Mcdonald and Darcy Tucker on Wednesday, January 30 and will be announced to the public later that evening.
Full Roster (subject to change):
From the Broncos 88-89 Memorial Cup Championship team: Tim Tisdale, Trevor Kruger, Sheldon Kennedy, Kimbi Daniels, and Bob Wilkie.
Broncos alumni: Trent Mccleary, Jeremy Reich, Todd Holt, Ian White, Kyle Moir, Jeremy Rondeau, Jeff Kirwan, Chris Herperger, Derek Arbez, Ben Ondrus, Chad Beagle, Ashley Buckberger, Todd Sceviour, Zac Mackay, Andy Blanke, Pat Nogier, and Brent Twordik.
NHL alumni, Local Hockey Stars, and Celebrities: Lanny Mcdonald, Darcy Tucker, Ron Maclean, Wendel Clark, Bobbi-jo Slusar, Rob Niedermayer, Andrew Ference, Travis Moen, Ken Reid, Greg Schell, Regan Darby, and Kyle Roosen.
Full details of the event can be found at scbroncos.com/shdic-alumni-celebrityclassic/.
Hockey Day in Canada at a Glance
The finalized schedule for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada was confirmed by the City of Swift Current on Tuesday.
The line-up of events is as follows:
Thursday, February 7
3:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony, Sheldon Kennedy Youth Outdoor Classic, Riverdene Park.
4 p.m. - Game One Sheldon Kennedy Youth Outdoor Classic, Riverdene Park.
7 p.m. - SHDIC Banquet, Stockade. Guests include Don Cherry, Ron Maclean, and the Stanley Cup.
Friday, February 8
7:30 a.m. - NHL Declaration of Principles Breakfast, iplex. Andrew Ference and the Stanley Cup.
5 p.m. - Game Two Sheldon Kennedy Youth Outdoor Classic, ACT and Riverdene Parks.
7:30 p.m. - Alumni and Celebrity Classic Hockey Game, iplex.
9 p.m. - Cabaret, Stockade.
Saturday, February 9
9:30 a.m. to noon - Scotiabank Community Hockeyfest, Riverdene Park.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Outdoor Festival, Riverdene Park (ball hockey, hardest shot, winter activities, Calgary Flames activation games). Stanley Cup on display.
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Outdoor Hockey League Shinny, Riverdene Park.
11:30 a.m. - Swift Current Wildcats versus Melville Prairie Fire, iplex.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Maple Leafs Clinic, Riverdene Park.
12:30 p.m. - Sledge Hockey, Riverdene. 1 p.m. - Hot Stove, Main Stage, Riverdene Park.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - NHL Alumni Clinic, Riverdene Park.
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Public Skate, Riverdene Park.
3 p.m. - Scotiabank Heroes of Hockey Day Game, Riverdene Park.
3:30 p.m. - Hot Stove, Main Stage, Riverdene Park.
3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Public Skate, Riverdene Park.
4:30 p.m. - Sheldon Kennedy Youth Outdoor Classic Final, Riverdene Park.
5 p.m. - Swift Current Broncos versus Saskatoon Blades, iplex.