Scotiabank Hockey Day In Canada in Owen Sound is postponed until next year due to the recent surge in Omicron COVID-19 cases.
A statement from Sportsnet says, “Given the new provincial restrictions among the recent surge of COVID in Ontario, Sportsnet, Scotiabank and the City of Owen Sound have decided to postpone the 2022 Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada Festival until winter 2023.”
It says, “While unfortunate, this decision was made in compliance with local health protocols and to ensure the safety of all participants. We look forward to celebrating Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada with the passionate community of Owen Sound next year.”
Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy says, “In a sense, the good news is that it is postponed for a year and that we get to host Hockey Day In Canada in 2023. It’s such an amazing event that I’m really glad that we’re getting the opportunity to present all of it and not just part of it.”
The release says, “The national Scotiabank Hockey Day broadcast will continue as planned on January 29th as Sportsnet and Scotiabank celebrate the game with a day-long marathon of live NHL coverage.”
Dates for winter 2023 will be determined upon release of the 2022/2023 NHL schedule.
The City says details regarding ticket refunds or exchange will be available in the coming days for those who have purchased tickets to the Music of Hockey at the Roxy Theatre or event tickets purchased at the McVicar McComb Sutton Realty Attack Box Office.
A statement from the City says, “The City and Local Organizing Committee is grateful for the outpouring of support from community-minded sponsors and will be contacting those businesses individually over the coming days.”
Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada festivities were to take place January 26-29 in Owen Sound.
