Last year, Newmarket was featured on the iconic Hockey Night in Canada where the country heard our cheers and saw our pride. This June, Newmarket invites the community back to cheer louder than ever as hometown hockey hero Connor McDavid returns to the Cup Final with the Edmonton Oilers. Once again, Mayor Taylor will temporarily rename Riverwalk Commons to Connor McDavid Square for the duration of the playoffs.
Bring a lawn chair and join the Town at these community viewing parties for each of the Cup Final games between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. Residents and hockey fans far and wide are encouraged to wear or display orange and blue anywhere you can at these viewing parties.
"The Newmarket community is ready to cheer on hometown hockey hero Connor McDavid again in his quest for the Cup," says Mayor John Taylor. "Connor McDavid has always been a part of the Newmarket community and an amazing ambassador for our Town. Newmarket residents are extremely proud of Connor McDavid. Together let's cheer for Connor and our Canadian Oilers. Go Connor Go!"
Admission is free. Show off your Oilers pride by wearing your blue and orange! We'll be handing out free team-coloured towels to fans who come dressed in their Oilers gear!
When:
- Game 1 – Wednesday, June 4 at 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons
- Game 2 – Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons
- Game 3 – Monday, June 9 at 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons
- Game 4 – Thursday, June 12 at 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons
Pending results from games 1 to 4
- Game 5 – Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons
- Game 6 – Tuesday, June 17 at 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons
- Game 7 – Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m. at the Magna Centre
Where:
- Games 1 to 6 at Newmarket's Riverwalk Commons a.k.a. Connor McDavid Square (200 Doug Duncan Drive)
- Game 7 at the Magna Centre south parking lot (800 Mulock Drive)
Both Riverwalk Commons and the Magna Centre will be licensed for alcohol purchase onsite (outside alcohol is not permitted).
Viewing parties are outdoors and are weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, please check the Town's website and social media channels for updates.
Help support the Newmarket Food Pantry and bring a non-perishable food item for donation.
Learn more at newmarket.ca/cupfinal
About Connor McDavid: Raised in Newmarket, Ontario, Connor McDavid is the captain of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers. Growing up, McDavid played competitively with the York Simcoe Express in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, followed by the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Throughout his career, he has continued to show support for his hometown and often returns to spend time with the community in Newmarket by participating in local hockey leagues and community charity events and programs.
