Hockey Day in Canada announcement coming June 5

“Hello Canada, and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland.”

That famous line will no doubt be repeated often between now and next January, when Greater Victoria hosts Hockey Day in Canada.

The formal announcement is planned for June 5, with Ron MacLean making the call at 4:30 pm during a Stanley Cup finals broadcast. A media conference will be held at Ship Point at 1 pm, and will include Chamber past-chair John Wilson, who is chair of the Victoria Hockey Legacy Society.

Hockey Day in Canada started in 2000, and moves to cities and towns across the country. The broadcast spans 14 hours and attracts millions of viewers annually.