Scotiabank, Canada's Hockey Bank

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As the Official Bank of the NHL®, NHLPA®, NHL Alumni™ and the CWHL, Scotiabank is very proud to be Canada's Hockey Bank. Scotiabank has a long tradition of supporting hockey in Canada from local teams and minor hockey associations to professional players and leagues. From our league sponsorships to our partnerships with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Montreal Canadiens, the Ottawa Senators, the Calgary Flames, the Winnipeg Jets, Jarome Iginla, Tessa Bonhomme and Cassie Campbell-Pascall, we are proud to support hockey at its highest level. Through its partnerships, Scotiabank's hockey programs enrich the communities where Canadians live and work by giving fans and players new ways to celebrate our game.

Scotiabank supports the passion and pride Canadians feel for hockey and believes it is fundamental to helping young people learn about teamwork, camaraderie and the spirit of competition. Our employees are hockey coaches, parents and fans; through them we work to be a key contributor to the game at a grassroots level.

Come discover all the ways that Canada's Hockey Bank helps you enjoy and celebrate Canada's favourite winter pastime.

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Scotiabank Hockey Events

Scotiabank’s hockey programs enrich the communities where Canadians live and work by giving fans and players new ways to celebrate our national pastime.

Scotiabank Road to All-Star
High five your way to the NHL All-Star Game! You can win a trip to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game on January 29th, 2012 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ontario. Enter online at for your chance to win weekly NHL tickets and the ultimate trip for four to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game.

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada
Scotiabank is proud to once again bring Canadians the biggest celebration in hockey. As Canada’s Hockey Bank, we’re encouraging all Scotiabank customers to join in the celebration. For the first time in the event’s 12-year history, Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will be heading to PEI as Ron MacLean and Don Cherry broadcast the day’s events. Events will also be taking place across the country at remote locations, including Winnipeg, MB and Richmond, BC.

Visit or your local branch and join the celebration in PEI on February 11, 2012!

Scotiabank Skaters Program
The Scotiabank Skaters Program gives youth hockey players and skaters the chance to line up in the pre-game with the pros.

Minor hockey players have the chance to lead their local team onto the ice, carry the team’s flag and stand with the players on the blue line for the national anthem.

This years program will run in partnership with the following teams: Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, St. John’s Ice Caps (AHL) and Prince George Cougars (WHL).

Enter now, until March 15th, for the chance to skate with the pros at scotiaskaters.com.

Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest
Organized for girls 7 to 14, this FREE hockey festival gives girls a chance to improve their on-ice and off-ice life skills by learning from elite and Olympic women athletes.

This year’s events will take place across the country, including Ottawa, Calgary, Winnipeg and more – register today for FREE by visiting scotiabankgirlshockeyfest.com.

Scotiabank Celebration of Hockey
Whether you’re from the biggest city or the smallest town, every hockey fan feels the same passion for the game.

Scotiabank wants to give fans from all communities the chance to see the greatest prize in all of hockey up close – the Stanley Cup™!

Once again, we’re bringing the Cup to events, arenas and festivals across the country, complete with picture opportunities with the legendary trophy and great prizes to give out.

Visit to find out if we’re bringing the Stanley CupTM to a town near you!

Scotiabank Pro-Am
Scotiabank is proud to be the title sponsor of Canada's largest annual fundraiser for Alzheimer's.

This seventh annual pro-am hockey tournament provides needed funding for caretaking and research in the battle against Alzheimer's. The event has an exclusive Draft Night extravaganza and then allows hockey enthusiasts of any skill level to team up with their NHL Alumni heroes on the ice. This year’s events will be taking place in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver.

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NHL Alumni Tour

The NHL Alumni Tour, Presented by Scotiabank, is an annual hockey tour across Ontario featuring members of the NHL Alumni Association.

The Alumni Tour is a family event displaying world class hockey skills, while participating in a humerous and light hearted game. Scotiabank Community Hockey teams have the chance to participate in the event and be on the ice with former hockey greats - ask your local branch manager how.

Ticket sales from the Alumni Tour benefit local charities such as Camp Maple Leaf, KidSport Canada, Help A Child Smile and the Ontario Law Enforcement's Torch Run and Special Olympics Ontario. For a full schedule of the NHL Alumni Tour, visit: nhlalumni.net/

Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship Program

Enrich your hockey season and become a part of the Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship Program.

The Scotiabank Community Hockey Program offers sponsorship to minor hockey teams across the country and exclusive benefits to program members. The benefits for teams enrolled in the Community Hockey Program are:

Scotiabank Hockey Tonight Kids
Each team within the program will have the opportunity to win the chance to introduce the most famous weekly hockey show, CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada.

Scotiabank Celebration of Hockey
This program brings the Stanley Cup to communities across Canada and as a sponsored team, your team could be selected as the “Guard of Honour” if the Cup comes to your community.

To find out more information, visit your local Scotiabank branch today. The program begins on September 1, 2012 and Scotiabank branch managers can apply on behalf of teams until December 1, 2012.

ScotiaHockey™ NHL® VISA Card

Show your passion for hockey, while earning points toward official NHL merchandise and more.

Get the ideal credit card for hockey enthusiasts!

The ScotiaHockey™ NHL® VISA Card is the card of choice for the true hockey fan. Cardholders can earn rewards points for everyday purchases, redeemable for NHL merchandise and exclusive hockey experiences.

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