Lots to See and Do as Rogers Hometown Hockey Visits Parry Sound this Weekend

Parry Sound will be the centre of the Canadian hockey universe this weekend.

Hometown Hockey, a popular feature of Rogers Sportsnet, has brought its travelling road show to the Sound and thousands are expected to turn up for the Fesitval and Sunday’s live brodacast.

The fun begins at Noon on Saturday when the Hometown Hockey festival opens up with a large lineup of activities.

On Sunday hosts Ron Maclean and Tara Sloane provide coverage during the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Winnipeg Jets game Sunday night.  During the game intermission, the duo tells stories about the hockey history and culture of the area. It will include a visit from Parry Sounder Gary Sabourin, a former NHL player with the St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, California Golden Seals and Cleveland Barons.

Here is a list of activities taking place at the Town Dock and Island Queen. Be sure to drop by and say hi to our crew at the Moose Booth.

 

• Rogers Fan Hub: Rogers celebrates your community within the Fan Hub. Help support local minor hockey and participate in fun and interactive experiences, autograph signings with NHL alum Shayne Corson, video game stations, bubble hockey, and popcorn!

• Sportsnet Virtual Photo Booth and Interactive Games: Fans have the chance to get close to their favorite players through virtual technology. Fans can take photos with virtual images of NHL stars, and have the photo emailed directly to their device for social sharing and their chance to win great prizes. In addition, hockey players of all ages will be able to show off their hockey skills and see how they match up to the NHL stars!
• The Steve Goodtime Rock n’ Roll Hockey Show: Come see a hilarious rock n’ roll circus show performed by Steve Goodtime. With routines including mouthstick, fire-breathing and juggling, he tops it all off with the greatest show you have ever seen! It is an experience that the family will never forget.  
• Ram Haul of Fame: Features the Ram 1500 in a hockey-themed obstacle course that will test the skills of fans of all ages. Also, fans have the opportunity to enter the Breakaway Giveaway contest to win an all-new 2019 Ram 1500 for their family and $5,000 for their local minor hockey association. All contest entrants will receive a free branded giveaway courtesy of Dodge.
• Dr. Oetker Giuseppe Pizzeria: Fans can enjoy a complimentary slice of Giuseppe Pizzeria pizza fresh out of the oven, and learn more about the Find Giuseppe contest with many great prizes to be won!
• Tim Hortons: As fans are enjoying the festival, warm up with a complimentary coffee or hot chocolate from the Tim Hortons mobile truck.
• Playmobil Kids Zone: Fans have the chance to face off against friends and family with the PLAYMOBIL NHL Arena and its lineup of NHL figures. In the zone, fans will also be able to enter to win a new NHL playset.

• Scotiabank Community Hockey Rink: A family-friendly outdoor hockey space to engage hockey fans, interact with NHL alum Gary Sabourin, celebrate the game and play ball hockey. Scotiabank will also be donating $15,000 to minor hockey associations in the community.

• Live Local Entertainment: Live music featured throughout the weekend beginning with Carl Dixon performing on Saturday followed by The Muskoka Roads Band on Sunday.