Hockey Day(s) In Fernie 2025
Get Ready for the Ultimate Hockey Skills Showdown On The Snow!
Ready to compete, have fun, and win incredible prizes? Join us for Hockey Day(s) in Fernie at the Bears Den on Saturday, January 11th, for an action-packed skills competition open to all ages and skill levels! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, this is your chance to showcase your talent and have a blast while competing for awesome prizes. That evening, cheer on our local junior hockey team, the Fernie Ghostriders, as they take on the Creston Valley Thundercats. Then, on Sunday, January 12th, come up to the plaza in the afternoon for a meet and greet with members from the Fernie Ghostriders! It’s going to be a weekend of jam-packed hockey fun.
The Challenges:
Earn draw prize entries for participation and placing in these exciting events:
- Goalie Accuracy Shootout: Target the four corners of the net and hit them in the fastest time. Can you score a perfect round?
- Hardest Shot: Show off your raw power and see who can deliver the hardest shot!
- Puck Handling Drill: Navigate through obstacles and demonstrate your puck control in this fast-paced challenge.
Draw Prizes:
- Calgary Flames Tickets (donated by Coca-Cola) – Experience the NHL live!
- Fernie Ghostriders Tickets (donated by The Fernie Ghostriders) – Cheer on the Ghostriders vs. Creston that same night!
- And More! – Win a Calgary Flames jersey, hats, and more!
Participation is FREE! (Make sure to complete an event waiver before competing.)
How to Win?
Prizes will be awarded via random draws, but the more you participate, the more chances you have to win!
- 1 entry for participating in each challenge (up to 3 entries if you do all 3 challenges)
- Bonus Entries: Earn extra entries for placing in the top 5 of each event:
- 1st place: 5 bonus entries
- 2nd place: 4 bonus entries
- 3rd place: 3 bonus entries
- 4th place: 2 bonus entries
- 5th place: 1 bonus entry
- Show Your Colours: Wear a jersey from your team (or favourite team) and get 1 extra entry (2 if you wear a Fernie Ghostriders or Calgary Flames jersey). Hockey gear optional … actually no, ski/ride safely – all you need is a jersey!
Event Schedule:
Saturday – Skills challenges at the Bears Den:
- 10:30–11:30 AM: Goalie Accuracy Shootout
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Hardest Shot
- 1:30–2:30 PM: Puck Handling Drill
Drop by anytime during these hours and take your turn! Draws for the prizes will take place at 3 PM.
Bonus: Cheer on the Fernie Ghostriders as they take on the Creston Valley Thunder Cats that evening!
- 7:00 PM: Ghostriders vs. Thunder Cats at Fernie Memorial Arena
Sunday – Meet-and-Greet with Local Fernie Ghostriders
- Time TBD: Get up close with some of your favourite Fernie Ghostriders players!
Stay tuned for more details.
It’s all about having fun and showing off your hockey skills – see you there!
Thanks to our event partners: The Fernie Ghostriders and Coca-Cola
