Economic Upside To Hometown Hockey Event

By Josh Boyce

September 10, 2015 - 7:57pm

Tourism Sarnia-Lambton says Rogers Hometown Hockey will bring national exposure to the area with an estimated economic impact of $1-million.

Sportsnet and Hometown Hockey host Ron MacLean will film a segment in Sarnia Saturday, December 19 for broadcast December 20 during the game in Detroit between the Red Wings and Calgary.

TSL's Vicky Praill is thrilled Sarnia is part of the 2015-2016 tour.

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Each Hometown Hockey stop features NHL alumni, hometown heroes, local entertainment and all new hockey stories.

Sarnia-born former astronaut Chris Hadfield will be among the guests.

Hometown Hockey Tour 2015-16

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