Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada

Rebecca Alty was born and raised in Yellowknife. Outside work, Rebecca is an active volunteer in sports, arts and culture. She is bilingual in French and English, so feel free to speak with her in either language!

Ernest is a in his second term as Chief of Ndilo, after serving two four-year terms as a Councillor. Playing hand-games, drum dancing and camping are favorite activities, but watching and playing hockey are true passions in his life.

This Sept-Îles, Quebec native currently plays for Les Canadiennes de Montréal in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and won a CIS Rookie of the Year Award and a University championship representing McGill University.

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Dave Bidini is a Canadian musician, author and publisher. Originally from Etobicoke, Ontario, he was a founding member of the rock band Rheostatics, and currently performs with Bidiniband.

Wendel Clark is the beloved former Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. His professional career lasted 15 seasons, where he played for the Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, and was one of the most feared opponents the NHL has ever seen!

Caroline Cochrane is the 13th and current Premier of the Northwest Territories. She is the only currently serving female premier in Canada and the second female premier of the Northwest Territories.

One of the greatest defensemen of all-time, Paul Coffey is a three-time Norris Trophy winner, a four-time Stanley Cup Champion and an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Digawolf is a critically acclaimed Tlicho and English language band from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Their unique brand of alternative rock bridges the gap between modernity and tradition, redefining aboriginal music for modern audiences.

Born in a Dene community of the Northwest Territories to a family of 12 children, Georges has served as the voice for the rights of indigenous peoples across our land for decades–first as the president of the Dene Nation, then as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and finally as a member of the House of Commons.

Andrew Ference is a Canadian former professional hockey defenceman. He played 16 seasons in the NHL and was a vital cog in the Boston Bruins’ 2011 Stanley Cup Championship. In 2018 he became the first Director of Social Impact, Growth and Fan Development for the National Hockey League.

Wesley’s fiddle playing is unique, emotional and compelling. Still in his teens, he has an impressive resume- including the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission national event in Inuvik and a performance for the Royal Couple Will and Kate.

Steve’s unique fusion of music and hockey has made seismic contributions to the entertainment value of NHL special events. His strong connections in music and entertainment have helped him and his team book top talent for NHL events including Chance the Rapper, John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams and many others!

Ron MacLean is an award-winning broadcaster as the long-time host of Hockey Night in Canada, Rogers Hometown Hockey and Battle of the Blades. He is also a hockey referee and author of several books.

Lanny McDonald’s 16-year career saw him score more than 500 goals and 1000 points. He was highlighted by the 1989 Stanley Cup championship with the Calgary Flames. Lanny is an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

An important voice in the Yellowknife arts scene, and an artist in every sense of the word, this singer, writer and professional performer also creates magic on canvas with her favorite paints.

Evanka Osmak is the popular co-host of the Prime Time edition of Sportsnet Central along with her co-anchor Ken Campbell.

Cassie Campbell-Pascall is a former Canadian hockey player and is now one of the top hockey analysts for Sportsnet. She twice captained Team Canada to Olympic Gold and won six IIHF Gold medals at the Women’s World Championships.

Colin Patterson is a former professional hockey player who played ten seasons in the NHL. Eight of his ten seasons were spent in Calgary where this two-way forward helped the flames hoist the Stanley Cup in 1989.

Fernando Pisani played professionally in the NHL for his hometown Edmonton Oilers for seven NHL seasons, where he scored 14 goals during their magical 2006 cup run, including five game-winners and the first shorthanded overtime goal in Stanley Cup final history.

Phil Pritchard, “The Keeper of the Cup”, has been looking after the Cup since 1988, and is embarking on his 26th year with the Hockey Hall of Fame, which serves as “home” to the Cup on the rare day it is not traveling.

Jamie Lee Rattray is a Canadian women’s hockey player for the Markham Thunder. She was part of Canada’s Gold Medal team at the 2010 IIHF Under-18 World Championships and was also part of Canada’s Women’s National Ball Hockey Team that claimed Bronze at the 2017 Ball Hockey World Championship.

Ken Reid is the co-host of the Prime Time Edition of Sportsnet Central with Evanka Osmak and a best-selling author of several books. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and two sons.

Edward Sangris was born and raised a traditional lifestyle in Dettah, NT, as a youth Edward enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. Edward was elected as the Dettah Chief for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation on August 7th, 2007 and re-elected for his fourth term as Chief on August 6, 2019.

This Montreal native grew up in Newfoundland is also an award-winning musician and actor. She’s the popular co-host of Rogers Hometown Hockey for six seasons running.

Jason Wayne “Struds” Strudwick is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman, who played 13 Seasons in the NHL, including his last three with his hometown Edmonton Oilers and is now a popular radio host in Edmonton.

Bryan Trottier won four Stanley Cups with the Islanders and two more with the Penguins. He also added a Cup as a Coach in Colorado. The Saskatchewan native has also won the Calder Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy. He is an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame as well.

Darcy Tucker is a 3-time Memorial Cup champion with the Kamloops Blazers. He played 14 seasons in the NHL and finished as one of the most popular Maple Leafs in Toronto’s storied history.

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Jonathan Bembridge
Paul Betsina
Jeffrey Bowden
Johnnie Bowden
Craig Bromley
Mike Broussard
Scott Daniels
Alex Laporte
Vic Mercredi
Peter Mercredi
Brad Mueller
Ryan Nichols
Derek Sangris
Sam Shannon
Yves Soulard

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Tehnille Gard
Brooke Harris
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