On October 7, they are having a celebration north of the border. In honor of the new NHL season, the league will host a festival in Dundas Square in downtown Toronto.
From noon until the conclusion of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game at Air Canada Centre, the NHL will treat fans at Dundas Square to live musical performances; interactive attractions that test hockey skills; prizing and giveaways, including a trip to the 2011 NHL Heritage Classicâ„¢; special guest appearances, including former NHL players; food, beverage and merchandise tents; and live game broadcasts on giant screens, including the Dundas Square video boards.
CBC’s Hockey Night Canada will broadcast the game, while the Versus feed of the night’s second match between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins will be shown as well.