Ottawa 67’s: Nearly 15,000 students school day game at Canadian Tire Centre [Video]

Excitement, joy, and noise filled the Canadian Tire Centre as students from across eastern Ontario attended a special Ottawa 67’s game.

The Ontario Hockey League club hosted students from across the Ottawa area to take part in the annual School Day Game on Wednesday morning.  The Kingston Frontenacs beat the 67’s 3-2.

It’s an annual tradition for the team to host school children, many attending their first ever hockey game or visiting the CTC.

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Nearly 15,000 students from 63 schools, comprising mostly of grades 6 to 8 attended.

“It’s a fun day out,” said 67’s president Adrian Sciarra. “For the kids, obviously, they love it. For us, we get to expose the game to more fans. So, it’s just a really fun day. I think it’s a fun day for the kids and the team.”

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