It’s official—UPEI men's hockey game part of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada

The UPEI men's hockey team will play their final season game at Credit Union Place in Summerside, as part of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. The Panthers will face the St. Thomas Tommies on February 11 at 2 pm.

UPEI Director of Athletics and Recreation Ron Annear arranged for a venue change after approaching Atlantic University Sport, and his counterpart at St. Thomas University.'The local organizing committee approached us to be a part of the programming for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada events, and it was too great an opportunity to pass up. It allows us to bring Panther hockey to Summerside, engage our alumni in Prince County, as well as be a part of a national celebration of Canada's favourite past-time.'

This marks the first time in the 12-year history of the CBC event that it will be held in PEI. Hosting of the event is a local partnership between the province of PEI, cities of Charlottetown and Summerside, and Hockey PEI. A volunteer committee is coordinating events that begin February 8. The week will culminate in a day-long hockey celebration on February 11 that will feature Ron MacLean and Don Cherry, CBC Hockey Night in Canada personalities, broadcasting the Panther match-up, a PEI Rocket game, as well as a Summerside Western Capitals game, live from the country's smallest province.

All UPEI season ticket holders will be admitted to the UPEI game, sponsored by Cavendish Farms, upon presentation of their pass.

UPEI will be sending two buses to the game in Summerside. A bus sponsored by Student Services will be available for UPEI students. Students can reserve a seat and a game ticket at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre front desk. There are an additional 45 free student tickets available which also must be claimed at the front desk. UPEI will also be providing complimentary transportation for season ticket holders and the general public. To confirm a seat on this bus, please email heartz@upei.ca on or before Tuesday, February 7.

Tickets are available at Eastlink Arena in Summerside (902) 432-1234 or online at www.tickets.summerside.ca.