City of Moncton to Host Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on Sportsnet

The City of Moncton is showcasing its reputation as a world-class destination for sports events by hosting Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada live on Sportsnet on Jan. 17, 2026. 

New Brunswick’s largest city will host an event-packed week celebrating Canada’s game, capped by a marathon day-long broadcast featuring all seven 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 at the City’s Avenir Centre. 

“The City of Moncton’s robust infrastructure, modern facilities, and community spirit have made it ideally suited to welcome families and fans to major national and international events,” says City of Moncton Deputy Mayor Paulette Thériault. “Hosting Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada marks the latest exciting opportunity to spotlight Moncton’s high-caliber amenities, family-friendly atmosphere, and welcoming spirit, while helping local businesses benefit from an influx of visitors during the winter season. We invite residents as well as hockey fans from across the country to join the festivities and experience Moncton’s hospitality first-hand!” 

“We are thrilled to welcome Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada back to the East Coast, and the beautiful province of New Brunswick,” says Nicola Ray Smith, Regional Senior Vice-President, Atlantic at Scotiabank. “Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is a unique opportunity to bring together our passion for hockey at all levels and Scotiabank’s long-standing commitment to investing in communities across Atlantic Canada.”

With support from the municipality’s Events Moncton Committee and in collaboration with local sports organizations, the City is finalizing a full roster of both free and paid events and celebrations for fans and families in the week leading up to the broadcast. The schedule will include cultural events, an NHL alumni game, meet-and-greets with hockey legends, girls’ and boys’ hockey clinics, and more. Details on the events schedule and ticket sales are forthcoming.

“Moncton’s deep hockey roots, passionate fans, and welcoming energy make it the perfect stage to celebrate our annual event and national broadcast,” says Joel Darling, Executive Producer of NHL Special Events at Sportsnet. “Sportsnet is excited to bring Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada to Moncton in 2026.”

The event will mark the 26th annual edition of Hockey Day in Canada, which was conceived to celebrate Canada’s game from the heart of communities across the nation. Moncton has developed a reputation for successfully hosting athletes and fans for major national and international events – most recently, with the 2024 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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