Rogers Arena will get a little bit dangerous on Feb. 13 when the Vancouver Canucks take on the Phoenix Coyotes.
That’s because the Dangerous Divas, a local all-girls atom hockey team, was recently informed they won a contest to attend and play during the intermission of the game.
For some team members it will be the first professional hockey game they have attended. For others who have been to a Vancouver Canucks game before, getting out in front of close to 19,000 fans at Rogers Arena will be a thrill they won’t soon forget.
The girls, mostly in grades 4 and 5, are travelling as a team to the game, along with their parents and coach Ben Pierce, where they will receive pre-game instruction, suit up in their gear, and step out onto the ice during the first intermission for a three minute scrimmage.
A team welcome video will be displayed on the video board, along with game highlights. Following the game the girls will be treated to a visit from Fin, the Canucks’ mascot, and will receive a souvenir video of the game.
When asked by the Tribune what they expected the highlight of the trip to be, the Divas gave a number of varying, excited, responses.
“It’s my first time seeing a real NHL team so I’m looking forward to cheering in the crowd,” said Joanna Alphonse, 10.
Teammate Emma Walsh, 11, said she’s “looking forward to going out and skating on the ice,” while Karena Sokolan, 10, added she thinks it will be an enjoyable experience for everyone.
“I can’t wait to see the big crowds and see everybody cheering. I just want to enjoy it,” she said.
Carol Begg, 9, said “seeing the Canucks and having everyone looking at us,” will be the best. The contest, put on by Canucks Centre Mini Minor Hockey, provides 22 complimentary tickets to the game.
