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麻豆精选's Hockey Fest welcomes hall of famer, NHL stars

The event will feature NHL alumni and current players
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麻豆精选 Hockey Fest takes over Prospera Place on Friday, August 23, 2024.

NHL stars and alumni are coming to 麻豆精选 Hockey Fest this summer.

麻豆精选 High Performance (KHP) and GSL Group are putting on the event that takes place at Prospera Place on Friday, August 23.

鈥淭he love for hockey runs deep in 麻豆精选 and this event offers our community the chance to share their love for the sport and their beautiful city,鈥 said Mark Fitzgerald, co-owner KHP.

Festivities include a kids zone, hockey-themed competitions, food vendors, a beer garden, and a merchandise tent.

The 麻豆精选 Hockey Fest pro game starts at 6 p.m. at Prospera Place, with a chance for fans to see their favourite players.

NHL alumni and current stars include Tyler Myers (Vancouver Canucks/麻豆精选 Rockets), Ethan Bear (Washington Capital), Damon Severson (Columbus Blue Jackets/麻豆精选 Rockets), Brenden Dillion (Winnipeg Jets), Joel Edmundson (Toronto Maple Leafs), and Curtis Lazar (New Jersey Devils), along with newly drafted young players. 

Coaching the teams are recent Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and 麻豆精选 Rocket, Shea Weber, Brent Seabrook, and former 麻豆精选 Rocket Josh Gorges. 

The pro game includes a 50/50 raffle and game-worn jersey auction with proceeds supporting the YMCA of Southern Interior of BC.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to be a leader in connecting communities to sport and are confident this high calibre event will be key to inspiring young athletes in the Okanagan,鈥 said Mike Strawn, with GSL Group. 

Tickets are $12 for children under 12, and $22-$30 for adults. They鈥檙e available on the SelectYourTickets website.



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