The Memorial Cup is runs from May 20-29 the Fan fest is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm and is FREE!!!
In addition to the Fanfest, everyone can enjoy the following:
PEPSI FUN ZONE - located in the Hershey Centre Community Centre (Rink 2) The Pepsi Fun Zone will simply be a place to let loose, get active and have fun. Open daily at 10:00am, the Fun Zone will feature free admission to everyone and include:
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS from various Mississauga area schools have banded together to provide fans with a creative and informative exhibit that showcases each of the 60 Canadian Hockey League teams. These Team Exhibits will be on display throughout the entire 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
TEST YOUR SKILLS in a variety of different interactive hockey themed games; How hard can you shoot the puck? the Matt Duchene Challenge, the Dangle Zone, Topshot, EA Sports NHL 11 and compare your stats with the hockey world and win great prizes. Try on NHL equipment in the Reebok CCM lockers and watch demonstrations on the inline rink.
ROGERS TV wants you to be part of the audience as daytime broadcasts live from the Memorial Cup weekdays at 11:00am. Stop by the Fun Zone all week long as Rogers will be hosting a variety of fun activities including contests, giveaways and much more! Toronto Sun, Pepsi, Husky Energy, Chrysler, Allstate, BMO and MasterCard will have booths to add atmosphere and excitement to the room.
BOSTON PIZZA HALL OF HEROES - located in the Hershey Centre Community Centre (Rink 3) The Boston Pizza Hall of Heroes will showcase a variety of different areas, all focusing on our heroes, both on the ice and off. The 16,000 square foot area will be open daily at 10:00am and will feature free admission to everyone. The Boston Pizza Hall of Heroes will include:
THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EXHIBIT - More than 15 display cases featuring historical artifacts, images, trophies and memorabilia.
CANADIAN FORCES DISPLAY with interactive exhibits from the Army, Navy and Air Force. Visitors will be able to sit in an F-18 cockpit, try on Navy diving equipment, IED equipment, and get a photo taken in the Canadian Forces Booth. Canadian Forces Staff will be on hand to interact with visitors to learn about todays soldiers as well as the significance of the Memorial Cup trophy.
HERSHEY CANADA will be providing sampling throughout the Hall of Heroes and be sure to check out the Chocolate Cup. Boston Pizza will have a booth set-up with massive screens to stay on top of all the highlights. In addition, visitors can check out the RICOH CAPTAINS CORNER to see profiles of the CHL captains from the 2010-2011 season, the Ricoh Tribute to the Billet Families from across the CHL and the important role they play in the players lives, and the Ricoh Stars of Tomorrow-Today will profile recent CHL grads and where they are now.
THE FAN FORUM STAGE is located in the Hall of Heroes. Weekdays 5:00pm -6:00pm and Weekends 12:00pm -1:00pm. Select alumni from previous Majors teams as well as special guests will provide a profile of themselves, tell stories from their career, take questions and provide autographs. Check the schedule below and visit the Fan Forum in the Boston Pizza Hall of Heroes during the event for more surprise guests!
MOLSON CANADIAN HOCKEY HOUSE - located in the Hershey Centre Community Centre (Rink 4), Molson Canadian Hockey House allows hockey fans the ability to enjoy all the excitement surrounding the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup and follow their favourite teams run for the MasterCard Memorial Cup. Molson Canadian Hockey House shows all the games live on giant HD screens and provides nightly live entertainment after each game including some great tribute bands and local acts, all in a state of the art venue attached to the main arena. Be sure to take part in the festivities and dont miss a night of hockey and entertainment in Mississauga. Hours- Weekdays from 5:00 pm-1:00 am, Weekends from 12:00- 1:00 am
May 20- The Wheat Kings- Tribute to the Tragically Hip
May 21- Kiss Destroyer- Tribute to KISS
May 23- New Kid In Town- Tribute to The Eagles
May 24- Shania Twain- Tribute to Shania Twain
May 25- Who Made Who- Tribute to ACDC
May 27- Summer of 69- Tribute to Bryan Adams
May 29- The Glory- Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
The happy faces and high fives, have been clearly evident during the days proceedings as this exciting opportunity provided us with exposure and an additional avenue to provide spectators with sport education as well as an opportunity to perhaps try our game as more than 60,000 spectators took part in the celebration.
Our slogan is A Game Anyone Can Play and through the help of the volunteers, along with the other support staff, we made it an enjoyable day for all the kids, parents and new fans to our sport.