TORONTO – On Wednesday, Oct. 8, downtown Toronto will host the 2014 Molson Canadian NHL Face-Off, the National Hockey League's 2014-15 season opening hockey and music festival and viewing party at Yonge-Dundas Square. The free and public festivities begin at 12:00 p.m. ET, rain or shine, through the conclusion of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game, which will be shown on giant outdoor video screens at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Fans should follow the NHL on Twitter (@NHL) and Instagram (Instagram.com/NHL) and use the official hashtag #NHLFaceOff to join the conversation.
| Public Schedule of Events All times local; subject to change |
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| Time | Event | Location |
| 12:00 p.m. | 2014 Molson Canadian NHL Face-Off™ Begins Free interactive activities, prizes and giveaways courtesy of Molson Canadian, Bridgestone, Canadian Tire, Crest, Honda, Mondelez, NHL Auctions, Oh Henry!, OLG, Real Sports Apparel, Reebok-CCM, Rogers, Scotiabank, SiriusXM and Tim Hortons. |
Yonge-Dundas Square |
| 12:45 p.m. | Scotiabank Photo Session with Joe Nieuwendyk | Scotiabank Tent on Yonge Street |
| 2:15 p.m. | Scotiabank Photo Session with Wendel Clark | Scotiabank Tent on Yonge Street |
| 2:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Q&A with Joe Nieuwendyk | Molson Canadian Main Stage |
| 3:15 p.m. | Scotiabank Photo Session with Darryl Sittler | Scotiabank Tent on Yonge Street |
| 3:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Q&A Session with Wendel Clark | Molson Canadian Main Stage |
| 4:15 p.m. | Scotiabank Photo Session with Wendel Clark | Scotiabank Tent on Yonge Street |
| 4:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Photo Session with Darryl Sittler | Molson Canadian Main Stage |
| 5:00 p.m. | Scotiabank Q&A with Clark, Nieuwendyk and Sittler | Molson Canadian Main Stage |
| 6:30-7:15 p.m. | The Tragically Hip live performance, presented by SiriusXM Canada (portions will air live on Sportsnet and TVA in Canada; clips available for viewing at NHL.com and Rogers.com) |
Molson Canadian Main Stage |
| 7:15 p.m. | Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre | Live broadcast carried on all video screens at Yonge-Dundas Square |
| 1st intermission | Tim Hicks live performance, presented by SiriusXM | Molson Canadian Main Stage |
| 10:00 p.m. | Official 2014 Molson Canadian NHL® Face-Off After Party (open to those 19 years and older) | The EFS Nightclub, located at 647 King Street West |
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