FULL details on Hometown Hockey in Timmins

The week leading up to (and including) Rogers Hometown Hockey will be full of updates!

We figure with everything going on, instead of a page highlighting every individual thing, we stick to one page with a running list of updates!

CLICK HERE for the Facebook page related to this weekend’s festival.

———————-

First off, the festival itself will run this Saturday and Sunday (Nov 26-27) at the McIntyre Arena.

Both days start at noon.  Saturday will finish it off at 6pm while Sunday will finish at the end of the viewing party for the featured NHL game (Arizona vs. Edmonton).

CLICK HERE for Rogers’ full release on the games, activities and contests going on, plus the ceremony by the Maple Leafs to bring banners for Frank Mahovlich and Bill Barilko to town.

Timmins native Steve Sullivan and Leaf legend Wendel Clark will be in attendance all weekend!

———————-

TRANSPORTATION will be key as well.  Timmins council expected to pass a motion to shut down McIntyre Road from Thursday at 6am to Sunday at midnight.

Timmins Transit will have you covered so you don’t have to navigate the busy area.  They’re offering a discounted rate of $1 throughout the weekend, starting Saturday at 10am.

The transit is encouraging patrons to keep vehicles at home, or utilize parking lots in the downtown core (it is free weekdays after 5pm and on weekends).

———————-

OTHER THINGS HAPPENING AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Friday evening: Autograph Signing

• Former Montreal Canadien Mark Napier will be signing autographs at the Rogers store in the Timmins Square
• The event runs from 5-6pm, and the signing is FREE!

Friday night: NHL Alumni Game (CLICK HERE for full details.)

• Doors to open at 6pm, and the game to start at 7pm.
• Tickets at benefithockey.com or call 1-844-363-0500.

Friday-Sunday: Rotary Faceoff for Funds (CLICK HERE for their full schedule.)

Starts Friday night at 9pm, with an Ice Breaker Party in the ballroom (free for participants, $10 entry for general public)Top fundraisers win a meet-and-greet with Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, and gets a shout out on national broadcast

Saturday night: Timmins Rock game

• The Rock will face the Powassan Voodoos in NOJHL regular season action at 7:30pm.
• Get your tickets ahead of the lineup at timminsrock.com

Sunday afternoon: Barilko/Mahovlich banners come home

• The Toronto Maple Leafs will bring the banners of Bill Barilko and Frank Mahovlich to Timmins, as part of their 100th Anniversary celebrations.
• The ceremony will be held during the 1st period of the Arizona/Edmonton game.
• Link with details is in the release featured at the top.