By Hockey Saskatchewan

WADENA, Sask. - The community of Wadena will be in the spotlight in January 2016 after winning the right to host Cameco Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.

The local organizing committee is hoping to raise $70,000 for rink improvements by hosting a series of events from January 13-17, 2016, including:

• banquet featuring TSN personality Darren Dutchyshen (Jan. 15)
• SJHL game featuring the Battlefords North Stars versus Notre Dame (Jan. 16)
• Midget AAA boys game involving Tisdale and Notre Dame (Jan. 16)
• Midget AAA girls game between Melville and Swift Current (Jan. 16)
• PJHL contest featuring the Tri Town Thunder and Traveland RV Storm (Jan. 17)

Cameco Hockey Day in Saskatchewan is the third Saturday in January, but the hockey festival stretches over several days as local minor hockey teams from the area become involved. In total, there are 12 games scheduled during the five-day stretch.

This marks the first time Wadena – population 1,300 – will host the event. Tickets will go on sale later this fall, with information posted on Facebook at HockeyDayInSK.

Cameco Hockey Day in Saskatchewan is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Hockey Association, Cameco and the host community each winter.