The National Hockey League All\u002DStar game is coming \u0027home\u0027 again to Toronto.
American Sun Belt cities and those with new arenas have been getting preference in the past several years. The most recent all-star game in Canada was 2012 in Ottawa and with Montreal hosting the 2022 entry draft, Toronto’s bid was a strong one.
“It’s going to be fun, I think will enjoy it,” Marner said. “The city is always buzzing, especially for an event like this. It’s going to be colder, but nothing a good coat can’t solve.” “It’s obviously my hometown, which will be special,” McDavid told reporters. “I’ll have some friends and family in the stands if I’m going. It’ll be nice.”
It will be the NHL’s 68th all-star game, with Toronto hosting the first unofficial event on Feb. 14, 1934 at Maple Leaf Gardens. That was a fund-raiser for Leafs defenceman Ace Bailey following his career-ending head injury.Article contentToronto played a select league squad and it continued as a benefit game every few years until an annual match was set up in October of 1947 between the defending Stanley Cup champions versus the best players from the other five Original Six teams.
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