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              The City of Mount Pearl has one more reason to celebrate their deep love of hockey. Rogers Hometown Hockey announced its 2018-2019 tour dates today, including a stop in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, in November 2018. “We are very proud to welcome Rogers Hometown Hockey to Mount Pearl,” said Mayor Dave Aker. “Rogers is honouring the tradition of …

The Canadian Ball Hockey Association is proud to announce the Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Association has won the bid to host the 2018 ISBHF World Junior Ball Hockey Championships… The 2018 ISBHF World Under 20 and Under 18 Ball Hockey Championships will be held from July 4 – 8, 2018 in beautiful St. John’s, Newfoundland. The Canadian Ball Hockey …

Its official, St. John’s, NL will be joining the ECHL with an expansion team known as the NL Growlers. The St. John’s team will be owned by Deacon Sports and Entertainment, an entity controlled by Dean MacDonald. Glenn Stanford, the long-time President of the City’s American Hockey League franchise, will oversee operations. The expansion team for St. John’s was approved …

Some of the best curlers in the world, including the reigning world champion, will be in Conception Bay South next season for a Pinty’s Grand Slam tour stop. The Boost National, featuring a total of 30 men’s and women’s teams including the Brad Gushue Rink, will take place at the CBS Arena in Kelligrews from December 11-16, with teams competing …

The finalists have been named for the 2018 Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) PRESTIGE Awards, which recognize sport tourism events, organizations, volunteers and leaders in seven different categories. The PRESTIGE (Program Recognizing Exceptional Sport Tourism Initiatives, Games & Events) Awards are now into their 12th year, and has honoured many exceptional events, people and organizations throughout that time since they began in 2007. “Once again this year our nominations represent the strong …

The numbers are official! The 2017 Tim Hortons Brier was worth an estimated $10.1 million to the province, including $9.1 million to the City of St. John’s economy. “The City of St. John’s is proud to be a supporting partner of the 2017 Tim Hortons Brier, which was a major success,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “The City made a $250,000 …

Destination St. John’s and STEP St. John’s hosted representatives from the World Traditional Karate Federation who are looking at potential hosts for the 2018 World Championships.  While in St. John’s, WTKF President W.J. Kwiecinski (Warsaw, Poland) and North American VP Michael Tabassi (Washington, D.C.) viewed various competition and training venues, potential hotel accommodations and met with newly elected City of …

Destination St. John’s is pleased to release a promotional video that showcases the region as a preeminent sport tourism destination. When you leave home to travel to an unknown destination for competition it can be unnerving. You want to perform your best. It helps to know that you are landing in a top-notch sport region of Canada. We have exceptional …

Join sport tourism authorities on October 13 at East Side Mario’s (Holiday Inn) for a round table discussion on the latest industry trends and municipal best practices from across the country. Angela Kryhul, Editor, Adrenalin Magazine and Grant MacDonald, Past Chair, Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance, President, GM Event Inc. will be the featured speakers in this interactive forum intended for …

The first game for the expansion St. John’s Edge in their inaugural season will be November 18th when they tip off against the Island Storm of Prince Edward Island on the road. Newfoundland and Labrador basketball fans will have their first glimpse of the province’s newest pro team when they hit the court at Mile One Centre on December 1st for …