WEST SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Hockey Heritage Society’s “Hockeyday in Springfield” is slated for Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Eastern States Exposition.
“Hockeyday” is an annual celebration of professional hockey in the Pioneer Valley, boasting a rich history from 1926. Fans, player alums, and other hockey VIPs from the U.S. and Canada will gather in the Young Building on the Big E fairgrounds in West Springfield to share stories and celebrate the game.
The building sits a stone’s throw away from the Eastern States Coliseum, which played home to the Springfield Indians and Kings of the American Hockey League for over 50 years.
“Each year, this event has grown, including more former pros coming back to reminisce about their playing days in Springfield,” said Mike Corrigan, former Springfield Kings forward and native of Ottawa, Ontario. “The Springfield Hockey Heritage Society really cares about preserving the history of hockey in Springfield, and it shows. This gathering is first-class all the way.”
The event will feature over 20 former players, officials, staff, and VIPs who have all played their part in shaping the region’s hockey history.
In addition to associating with Springfield legends, “Hockeyday” includes a raffle, a silent auction featuring rare Springfield hockey-related photos and historical memorabilia, and exclusive merchandise and apparel bearing some of the great Springfield hockey logos from years past.
Tickets are $14 for Springfield Hockey Heritage Society members and $17 for non-members.
They are available online (Hockeyday2023.eventbrite.com) and in person at Steve’s Sports, 94 Front Street, West Springfield.
The event starts on August 5 at 11:30 a.m.