PWHL Toronto and PWHL Montreal will face-off February 16 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto for the 'Battle of Bay Street' with a new attendance record in mind.
PWHL Toronto and PWHL Montreal will face-off February 16 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto for the 'Battle of Bay Street' with a new attendance record in mind.
The PWHL and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment announced that February 16th's game between PWHL Toronto and PWHL Montreal will be hosted at the 18,800 seat Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing PWHL hockey to Scotiabank Arena - a fantastic venue for the latest chapter of one of pro hockey’s fiercest rivalries,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Senior VP of Hockey Operations. “Whenever Montréal plays Toronto, emotions are high and the intensity rises. Montréal’s first-ever visit to Toronto is the only game on our schedule that night, so all eyes can be focused on our great players.”
The event could also be another historic moment for women's hockey with a chance to break the newly set attendance record of 13,316 fans that attended Minnesota's home opener on January 6.
“This is a great opportunity for our team and our organization,” said Gina Kingsbury, PWHL Toronto General Manager. “Having a Montréal and Toronto matchup in front of a sold-out crowd would be amazing. We have no doubt Toronto fans will show their support and help us set an attendance record. Let’s show what Toronto is made of!”
“We are proud to be hosting this historic game here at Scotiabank Arena and opening up the home of our Toronto Maple Leafs to PWHL Toronto and PWHL Montréal to share the excitement of the league with fans across the city and beyond,” said Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan. “Recognizing Toronto’s passion for hockey and the growth of the women’s game, we look forward to offering the opportunity for even more fans to experience PWHL action live at Scotiabank Arena.”
PWHL Toronto sold out all 12 of their home games only hours after tickets went on sale this season at their home arena, Mattamy Athletic Centre, the former Maple Leaf Gardens.
Tickets for the February 16 game will go on sale February 1.