NHL Legends of Hockey to entertain crowds on March 29
The District of Carleton North is excited to announce that the town of Florenceville-Bristol will host an NHL Legends game on March 29, 2024, at the Northern Carleton Civic Centre. The game will feature a roster of nine former NHL pros, including Rich Sutter, Brian Skrudland, Rick Vaive, Liam Maguire and Chris Nilan; they will be matched against Carleton County’s finest alumni, including former players from the McCain Potato Kings, McCain Stars, Carleton County Gentlemen’s League, River Valley Thunder, Western Valley Panthers, Carleton North High School & McCain Interplant.
Recreation Manager Jill Whitehouse and Recreation Administration Angie Crain-Jamer are helping organize the event. They said this all began with a phone call from Steve Walton, who represents the NHL Legends. Whitehouse and Jamer admitted the District jumped on the chance to host a game, saying it would be the “perfect closing for our [hockey] season.”
While the entertainment of a great hockey game is undoubtedly what most community members look forward to, the NHL Legends will also host three hockey clinics for ninety lucky Carleton Minor Hockey youth on game day, providing a “great opportunity for youth in our area.”
Tickets are available for purchase online only through Eventbrite, and there are two different ticket options available: General Admission, $25 (+HST), and Dressing Room passes, $50 (+HST), which allows ticketholders to quickly meet the NHL Legends during either the first or second intermissions of the game.
There will also be tickets sold for a post-game reception for $50 (+HST), which allow ticketholders to meet the NHL Legends, get an autograph and photos, and enjoy a reception at the R.G. ‘Bun’ Veysey Active Living Centre, where light refreshments will be provided.
Whitehouse and Jamer also shared that 50/50 tickets will be sold through the online platform Rafflebox, with the proceeds going to the Carleton Minor Hockey Association.
“It’s a great opportunity for Minor Hockey to raise extra money that will benefit a lot of youth in our area,” said Whitehouse.
Whitehouse said the District of Carleton North is “super excited to host this event. As it gets closer it’s getting more exciting to bring these legends to our community.”
Whitehouse and Jamer thanked community sponsors for helping to make this community event possible, including McCain Foods, JSM Capital Corporation, BMR Besthome Hardware & Building Supplies, Dexter Construction Company Ltd., Fen’s Market, Carleton Enterprises Ltd., Dillon Consulting, Wicked Good Graphics, County Tractors & Machinery Ltd., Northern Carleton Pharmacy, Mountain View Packers Ltd., Langdon Law, E. Cummings Contracting Inc., JS Bellis, D. Forsyth Ltd., Nicholson & Beaumont Chartered Professional Accountants, Amsterdam Inn & Suites, Legacy Motors, MLA Margaret Johnson, Scotia Bank, Charlotte McIsaac at Exit Realty, South Ridge Maple Co., BMR Besthome Hardware & Building Supplies, and Front Gate Financial Group.
