The Ottawa Senators are bringing a little bit of the Wild West to Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night.
Ahead of the Senators’ 7 p.m. matchup against the New York Rangers, the plaza outside the arena will transform into the Sens Saloon, a Western-themed gathering place featuring music, line dancing, mechanical bull riding, axe throwing and more.
Part of the Rinkside Rodeo experience, the pregame festivities will run from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., giving fans an opportunity to get into the spirit of the evening before heading inside for puck drop. 355 ml beer will be available for $5 in the tent.
A DJ will provide the soundtrack while line dancers bring some country flair to the plaza. Fans can also test their balance on a mechanical bull or try their hand at axe throwing, while younger visitors will have the chance to make their own sheriff badges.
The Western theme will carry into the game, too. The line dancers will move to Gate 1 during the game and perform during the intermissions, keeping the rodeo spirit alive throughout the night.
Special menu items include the Cowboy Chili for $12.95 and the Cowboy Lager Joe Sandwich for $16.95, which will be available inside the Sens Saloon before the game and inside Legacy Social before and during the game.
There will also be a souvenir for fans arriving early: the first 7,000 fans will receive a Senators rope hat.
