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Rogers Hometown Hockey Weekend Kicks Off in Welland

Rogers Hometown Hockey weekend has finally arrived in the Rose City! The official festival doesn't kick off until tomorrow, but the City does have a few special events planned for today.

Residents are being encouraged to participate in the Jersey Challenge, by wearing their favourite sports jersey to school or work!

A special flag raising ceremony will also be taking place in Civic Square at 8:45 a.m.

Members of the public will be able to check out the free skate with Hometown Hank at the Main Arena tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

Hometown Hank will also drop the puck, when the Welland Tigers face the West Niagara Flying Aces tonight at 7:00 p.m.

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