A celebration of hockey
Game on! The City of Moncton is hosting an event-packed week leading up to Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on Jan. 17, 2026.
The celebration of Canada’s game will be capped by a marathon day-long broadcast featuring Canadian NHL teams in action on Sportsnet.
Sportsnet’s Ron MacLean and the Hockey Night in Canada panel will be in Moncton to host the celebration from Downtown Place next to the Avenir Centre.
Join fans and families at both free and paid events and festivities in the days leading up to the broadcast!
Tickets
To purchase tickets to paid events*, visit:
Tickets.Moncton.ca
🎟️ NHL Breakfast – Jan. 15 at 7:00 a.m. – SOLD OUT
Avenir Centre box office
🎟️ Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Alumni and Celebrity Classic Game – Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
🎟️ Université de Moncton vs. Dalhousie University (women's U Sport competition) – Jan. 17 at 1 p.m.
🎟️ Moncton Wildcats vs. Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) – Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.
Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Banquet
Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
Presented by: Moncton Wildcats
Join us for an unforgettable evening, hosted by Sportsnet’s very own Ken Reid and Evanka Osmak, as we kick off Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. Enjoy a relaxed, sit-down dinner among fellow hockey enthusiasts while Sportsnet commentators and NHL alumni share stories during a Hot Stove with Ron MacLean, Kelly Hrudey and Kevin Bieksa. We look forward to celebrating with you.
👕Dress code: Wear your favourite hockey jersey.
📍Location: Delta Beauséjour Hotel - Moncton, New Brunswick
🎟️ Purchase tickets
*Schedule subject to change
Get your Gear!
Get your official Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada merchandise in advance at Doyle Corporate Image or on-site on Jan. 17 at Downtown Place.
Gear up with hoodies, toques, scarves and more for the whole family!
SCHEDULE
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | ADMISSION |
| 7 a.m. | NHL Breakfast with the Stanley Cup Sponsored by:
| Legends catering and event venue at Moncton Coliseum | Sold Out |
| 3 p.m. | 32 Thoughts Podcast live taping | Gallagher's Irish Pub | Invitation-only event |
| 7 p.m. | Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Banquet | Delta Hotel Beauséjour | Purchase tickets |
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | ADMISSION |
| 7:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Alumni and Celebrity Classic Game Locally Sponsored by:
Players: Ron MacLean | Sporstnet Broadcaster David Amber | Sporstnet Broadcaster Ken Reid | Sporstnet Broadcaster Jennifer Botterill | Olympian & Sporstnet Broadcaster Kevin Bieksa | NHL Alumni & Sporstnet Broadcaster Andrew Ference | NHL Alumni & Stanely Cup Winner with the Boston Bruins Adam Graves | NHL Alumni & Stanley Cup Winner with Edmonton Oilers & New York Rangers Francois Beauchemin | NHL Alumni, Stanley Cup Winner with the Anaheim Ducks and former Moncton Wildcats Jon Sim | NHL Alumni and Stanely Cup Winner with the Dallas Stars Mac Davis | NHL Alumni Ryan Salvis | Former Moncton Wildcats Alex Vigneault | Former Moncton Wildcats Kevin Glode | Former Moncton Wildcats Bruce Graham | Former Moncton Wildcats Dominic Noel | Former Moncton Wildcats Antoine Samuel | Goaltending and Video Coach with the Moncton Wildcats Kelsey Tessier | Former Moncton Wildcats and current Assistant Coach with the Moncton Wildcats Mikael Tam | Former Quebec Remparts and current Associate Coach of the Moncton Wildcats Taylor MacDougall | General Manager of the Moncton Wildcats Jeremy Hannah | Former player at the Université de Moncton & University of Alabama Martine LeBlanc | Former player at the Université de Moncton Eric Faille | Former player at the Université de Moncton Simon Richard | Member and Team Captain of Team Canada’s Blind Hockey Danielle Alexander | Former player at the University of Alberta Trey Lewis | Former Halifax Moosehead and player at the University of New Brunswick Kylie Francis | Former member of Team Atlantic at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Rebecca Johnston | Former Olympian with Team Canada Adrien Lemay | Former Québec Remparts Ryan Jenner | Former Victoriaville Tigres and St. John’s Fog Devils Jason Cyrus | Hockey Player and Hypnotist Marty Kingston | Moncton Wildcats Broadcaster & City Councillor | Avenir Centre | Tickets required |
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | ADMISSION |
| 9 a.m. | Timbits Jamboree | Byron Dobson Memorial Arena, Riverview | Free |
| 10 a.m. | Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament | Moncton Coliseum | Free |
| 11 a.m. | Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada parade* *Subject to change | From Moncton Market to Downtown Place, next to Avenir Centre | Free |
| 12 p.m. | Opening ceremony | Ian Fowler Oval, Downtown Place, next to Avenir Centre | Free |
| 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Festival Sponsored by:
| Downtown Place, next to Avenir Centre | Free |
| 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Ball Hockey Tournament (ages 8-10)
Sponsored by:
| Main Street near Avenir Centre | Free to the public. Players pay to participate, and must register at: 2026 SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA – MudCityHockey |
| 1 p.m. | Université de Moncton vs. Dalhousie University (women's U Sport competition) Sponsored by:
| Avenir Centre | Tickets required |
| 2 p.m. | Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on the Air Live with Ron MacLean (Sportsnet and CBC) | Downtown Place, next to Avenir Centre | Free |
| 3 p.m. | Public skate | Ian Fowler Oval, Downtown Place, next to Avenir Centre | Free |
| 4 p.m. | New York Islanders at Calgary (NHL) | Sportsnet | Watch on Sportsnet |
| 6:30 p.m. | Hockey Night in Canada Live on Air | Downtown Place, next to Avenir Centre | Free |
| 7 p.m. | Moncton Wildcats vs. Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) | Avenir Centre | Tickets required |
| 8 p.m. | Public skate | Ian Fowler Oval, Downtown Place, next to Avenir Centre | Free |
| 8 p.m. | Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators (NHL) | Sportsnet | Watch on Sportsnet |
| 8 p.m. | Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets (NHL) | Sportsnet | Watch on Sportsnet |
| 11 p.m. | Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks (NHL) | Sportsnet | Watch on Sportsnet |
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