This Saturday, January 17, Sportsnet presents the 26th annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, live from Moncton, New Brunswick on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. This year’s celebration highlights the connections that hockey has created – the families, local organizations, hometowns, and fans across Canada who share a passion for the game.
Ron MacLean hosts Sportsnet’s Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada live from the Avenir Centre, along with David Amber, Elliotte Friedman, Kevin Bieksa, Jennifer Botterill, Kelly Hrudey, Ken Reid and Evanka Osmak. Special guests include NHL alumni Francois Beauchemin, three-time Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Johnston, and Moncton Wildcats coach, Gardiner MacDougall.
The 12.5-hour marathon Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada broadcast features all seven Canadian NHL teams in action throughout the day:
- 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT – Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ and CBC
- 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT – New York Islanders vs. Calgary Flames on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, and CBC
- 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT – Hockey Central on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ and CBC
- 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT – Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ and Citytv
- 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT – Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, CBC, and Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition on OMNI
- 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, CBC, Citytv, and Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition on OMNI
- 1 a.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT – Hockey Night in Canada: After Hours on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+
Throughout the day-long celebration, Sportsnet and Scotiabank will share powerful hockey stories with a focus on connections including:
- Rick Bowness – his coaching journey traces back to Moncton, where he led the AHL’s Moncton Hawks. Returning home to build an expansion team from the ground up, Bowness instilled a culture of hard work and accountability that reflected the character of the Maritimes.
- Brad Marchand – his rise from a scrappy winger to one of the NHL’s most recognizable leaders began in Moncton with the Wildcats’ run to the 2006 Memorial Cup final. That season united the city, helping shape the competitiveness that defines Marchand’s game today. It’s a connection that proves small, hardworking communities can build NHL All-Stars.
- Moncton Wildcats Brass & Building – Gardiner MacDougall is the steady force behind the Moncton Wildcats, known for blending elite strategy with a commitment to player development. Under his leadership, the team has built a culture rooted in resilience, trust and family values. The feature visits MacDougall at the Wildcats’ home rink, the Avenir Centre, that connects heart and hockey for the team.
- Blind Hockey – With a vision of growing blind hockey toward future Paralympic competition, the Moncton See Cats are connecting visually-impaired players together through sport. Led by trailblazer Simon Richard, the group emphasizes communication, inclusion and competition at every level as a powerful example of hockey’s ability to connect and adapt.
Fans can visit sportsnet.ca/hockeyday and use the hashtag #HockeyDay on social media to join the conversation and celebrate the game we all love with other fans across the country.