Stanley Cup final viewing parties planned in Newmarket for hometown hero Connor McDavid
McDavid Mania is returning to Newmarket.
After being featured on Hockey Night in Canada last year, the town north of Toronto is asking its community members to cheer louder than ever for hometown hockey hero Connor McDavid as he returns to the Stanley Cup final with his Edmonton Oilers.
To mark the occasion, Newmarket Mayor John Taylor will temporarily rename Riverwalk Commons to Connor McDavid Square for the duration of the playoffs.
Folks are invited to join the town at community viewing parties for each Cup final game between the Oilers and Florida Panthers as the teams renew rivalries for the second straight final (the Panthers are defending champions.)
Residents and hockey fans are encouraged to wear or display orange and blue during these viewing parties.
'The Newmarket community is ready to cheer on hometown hockey hero Connor McDavid again in his quest for the Cup,' Taylor said in a news release. '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.'
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Viewing parties will happen at the Riverwalk Commons at 200 Doug Duncan Dr. for each game at 8 p.m., starting on Wednesday through to Game 7. A viewing party that night would happen at the Magna Centre south parking lot at 800 Mulock Dr.
McDavid serves as the Oilers captain. He grew up playing competitively with the York Simcoe Express in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, followed by the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
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