Ottawa Senators to Host 2012 NHL All-Star Game

by A.J. Perez

Filed under: Senators, NHL All Star Game

Ottawa will host the 2012 NHL All-Star Game at its Scotiabank Place, the league announced on Wednesday.

It will be the first time Ottawa will host an all-star celebration -- which is slated to include Honda NHL SuperSkills competition and other activities -- since the team debuted 18 years ago. Ottawa has already hosted the Stanley Cup Finals and NHL Entry Draft twice.

"The league is extremely pleased that Ottawa and Scotiabank Place will be home to the events of All-Star weekend 2012," said Gary Bettman, NHL commissioner, in a statement. "Ottawa and the Senators have distinguished themselves in hosting the Stanley Cup Final and two NHL entry drafts, and I have no doubt they will provide an outstanding welcome for our fans, guests, media and business partners."

The game is scheduled to take place Jan. 28-29, 2012. The league said ticket information will be released at a later date.

 

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