NHL All-Star Weekend In Atlanta Schedule Of Events
Jan. 26-27, 2008
(This page will be updated frequently as All-Star Weekend approaches | NHL.com)
| Thurs., Jan. 24 |
| Bud Light NHL All-Star ConcertAnheuser-Busch will stage a special concert featuring rock band OneRepublic to welcome the NHL All-Star Weekend to Atlanta. Adult consumers 21 and older must have a ticket to attend the concert. Tickets are complimentary and available through Budweiser promotions in area bars, clubs and restaurants and through radio station giveaways.
Location: Thurs., Jan. 24 | 8 p.m. |
| NHL Alumni Association Wine Series LaunchThe NHL Alumni Association is pleased to announce its partnership with several NHL alumni to bring you the NHL Alumni Signature Wine Series. The NHL Alumni Signature Wine Series boasts 12 different bottles of wine, 6 Chardonnay and 6 Cabernet Sauvignon, all bearing a beautiful gold-relief likeness of some of hockey’s greatest legends. The series will be launched at TJ’s Sports Bar & Grill which is owned by former Atlanta Flame Tim Ecclestone.NHL Alumni scheduled to attend the launch include Players expected to attend include Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito, Rob Ray, Bobby Clarke, Dave Schultz, Clark Gillies, Frank Mahovlich, Johnny Bower, Pat Quinn, Scott Mellanby, Willi Plett, and Eric Vail.
680 The Fan will also be on location broadcasting form the event. Location: When: |
| Fri., Jan. 25 |
 Atlanta Thrashers Junior NHL All-Stars Youth Hockey Tournament More than 200 players between the ages of nine and 12 from throughout the Southeast will take part in a youth hockey tournament at three area rinks where they will be visited with NHL alumni including former Flame Pat Quinn, NHL great Tony Esposito and former Thrashers captain Scott Mellanby. Location: The Cooler (10800 Davis Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30004) Blueland at the Marietta Ice Center (4880 Lower Roswell Road NE, Marietta, GA 30068) Kennesaw Ice Forum (3061 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144) When: Fri., Jan. 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. Sat., Jan. 26 | 6:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Sun., Jan. 27 | 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
 NHL Diversity LuncheonCelebrating the 50th Anniversary of Willie O’Ree The NHL will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Willie O’Ree’s trailblazing debut, becoming the first black player in the NHL. Local organizations will honor individuals in community who share O’Ree’s commitment, perseverance and teamwork. The luncheon also will showcase the documentary Black Ice: The Lost History of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, 1895-1925, produced by authors George Fosty and Darril Fosty about the history of blacks in hockey. For ticket information, call 212-789-2788. Location: Westin Hotel – Plaza Ballroom (210 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303) When: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
 Verizon Wireless / NHL All-Stars PresentAN EVENING WITH WYLCLEF JEAN Hosted By UsherLocation: The Tabernacle When: |
| Bud Light & 680 The Fan’s Hockey CelebrationJoin 680 The Fan and Buck and Kincade, Bud Light and Dodge at Jillian’s Discover Mills! The entire 680 Gang will be there along with NBC Broadcaster Pierre McGuire, Dan Kamal, and Thrashers players. More info>>>Location: Jillian’s Discover Mills Duluth, GA When: |
| Sat., Jan. 26 |
| Verizon Wireless / NHL Rockin’ Skate 2008, Presented by Upper DeckAn awesome collision of hockey and rock!
Location: When: Click here for more info and to purchase tickets. |
 NHL All-Star Trading Card and Memorabilia Showpresented by Upper Deck and McFarlane Toys CNN Center will host the NHL All-Star Trading Card and Memorabilia Show, presented by Upper Deck and McFarlane Toys. During the two-day trading card and memorabilia show, fans will be able to meet current and former NHL stars, view the 115-year-old symbol of hockey supremacy — the Stanley Cup — and take part in other live attractions. In addition, Bryan Berg, the Guinness World record holder in card stacking, will create one of his masterpieces and Todd McFarlane, CEO of McFarlane Toys will be available for autographs..Location: CNN Center, Atrium General Public Hours: |
 Dodge / NHL SuperSkillsThe NHL All-Stars show off their skating, puck-handling and shooting skills in the Dodge/NHL SuperSkills while the League’s brightest young players will take center stage at the NHL YoungStars Game.Location: Philips Arena When: NHL All-Stars, YoungStars and other celebrity guests will greet fans and media along the red carpet upon their arrival for the night’s festivities. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
| Sun., Jan. 27 |
| 56th NHL All-Star GameThe 2008 NHL All-Star Game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. (VERSUS, CBC, RDS, NHL Radio) Location: Philips Arena When: |
