What's happening during the NHL's All-Star Weekend in Ottawa

It's going to be a busy weekend in town as the NHL's elite converge on Ottawa for the 2012 NHL All-Star Game. We'll have ample coverage right here on the site for you, but if you're looking for ways to take part in some of the celebrations, below is a quick look at the calendar of events:

Thursday, January 26

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. NHL Trophy Procession
Rideau Canal Skateway from Waverly St. to the Ottawa Convention Centre

3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Scotiabank NHL Fan Fair
Ottawa Convention Centre

8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. NHL All-Star Player Fantasy Draft
Hilton Lac Leamy

Friday, January 27

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. NHL Street at All-Star Pep-Rally
Lord Aylmer Elementary School, Gatineau

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. NHL All-Star Legacy Playroom Unveiling at The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
CHEO, 401 Smyth Road

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Scotiabank NHL Fan Fair
Ottawa Convention Centre

6:00 p.m. Energizer® Night SkateTM at NHL® All-Star
Rideau Canal Skateway

Saturday, January 28

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2012 Canadian Tire NHL Junior Skills NHL Championship
Rideau Canal

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Optional Player Practice
Scotiabank Place

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Scotiabank NHL Fan FairTM
Ottawa Convention Centre

7:00 p.m. 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition
Scotiabank Place

Sunday, January 29

4:00 p.m. 2012 NHL All-Star Game
Scotiabank Place


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