Brampton (Jan 31) – The City of Brampton, in partnership with the NHL®, United by Hockey Mobile Museum and Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi, will be hosting a free community skate at Gore Meadows outdoor rink on Monday, February 5 from 3pm to 8pm.
Residents are invited to come out and enjoy an evening of fun for the entire family including pictures with the Stanley Cup®, free games, activities, meet and greets with special guests, public skating as well as food trucks onsite! The NHL® United by Hockey Mobile Museum will be on site, as well as special guests including Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi hosts Randip Janda, Amrit Gill, Harp Pandher and Gurp Sian.
“Our entire Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi team is excited to celebrate the game we love with the community of Brampton on February 5th,” said Randip Janda. As we see on our show every Saturday night on OMNI, the Punjabi community has a rich history in the sport of hockey and a very bright future as well, with the increasing number of fans & players all across the country. Brampton is certainly one of the communities leading the way. We welcome all hockey fans in the Greater Toronto area to join us on February 5th in celebrating hockey and community.”
While Janda is the first full time radio commentator of South Asian heritage in NHL history, Gill became the first woman on Hockey Night in Canada’s Punjabi Edition in 2015. Her work focuses on telling stories that include recognizing individuals whose trials and tribulations in sport have been vastly underrepresented.
“I can’t wait to lace up my skates and join residents to celebrate the many past and future hockey stars in our community,” said Mayor Patrick Brown. “Join us as we celebrate the sport of hockey that unites our diverse city – where every glide tells a story, and every puck drop is a celebration of unity and love for the game.”
The NHL® United by Hockey Mobile Museum offers a free fan experience featuring exclusive artifacts from players, immersive video components, as well as a look at the next generation of young stars, NHL® Officials, broadcasters and women in the game. The traveling museum kicked-off a seven-month tour across North America in October 2023. New to the sport or a hockey fan, there’s something for everyone to discover about the game.
