The Cowichan Valley Capitals will be hosting special events for Hometown Hockey weekend in Duncan. (Citizen file)

The Cowichan Valley Capitals will be hosting special events for Hometown Hockey weekend in Duncan. (Citizen file)

Hometown Hockey: Cowichan Capitals events

On Jan. 20 there will be special features during the game for Hometown Hockey

Two-game showdown:

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. vs Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Saturday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m. vs Alberni Valley Bulldogs

On Jan. 20 there will be special features during the game for Hometown Hockey including:

• A ceremonial puck drop with Tara Slone and Hometown Hank (Mascot), from Hometown Hockey

• Display of a complete set of the World’s Oldest Hockey Card Collection, plus Rookie Cards from George Vesena, Gordie Howe, Jacques Plante and more, Courtesy of D.M.A.N. Capital

• Game Day sponsored by Red Arrow Brewing Company

• DDT Drumline performing during pre-game and first intermission

• Live Performance by The Williams Reid Band

• Featuring “Paint the Town Red” — Everyone should wear red on Jan. 20 to show their Hometown Hockey spirit

• Celebration of B.C. Minor Hockey Week at the Jan. 20 game

• 3-Game Caps Pack Now Available – Eat free on Jan. 20 if purchased beforehand (Sponsored and catered by Just Jakes Restaurant). Check website for details

• Autographs from the Capitals at the end of the game and from touring Hometown Hockey Guest NHL Players

• Jan. 20, 10 a.m. start — BCHL Scores With Reading Program — Join the Capitals as they read with children in the Cowichan Library followed by Floor Hockey with the Team in the Multi Purpose Hall; Mascots Hometown Hank & Beeken’off to attend

• Jan. 19, 9 a.m. start — All Schools Day — CVRD — Join the Capitals as they celebrate this All Schools Day on the ice and in the Multi Purpose Hall; Hometown Hockey Mascot (Hank) & Capitals Beeken’off will be there.

• Jan. 21 at Rogers Hometown Hockey Festival — Capitals are participating in all events located at the Island Savings Centre Parking Lot. Beeken’off and Hank (Mascots) will be there. Live Broadcast starts at 5 p.m. Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will be onsite along with various local and attending NHL stars.

*Note: the Jan. 20 game is 85 per cent SOLD OUT — get your advance tickets before they’re gone!

Cowichan Valley Citizen