Homebase is finally here!
It has been a long two years, but the charity to support the KGH's Foundation 'We See You' campaign will kick off Friday night.
Gates from Elks Stadium will open at 4:00pm, with an autograph session tapped for 5-6pm.
The big game's first pitch is expected around 6:30pm.
Tickets are still available, and you can purchase them here.
Last week, the rosters were announced for the All-Star teams, and it is a who's who of NHL players:
TEAM GORGES
Josh Gorges (CAPTAIN)-Retired NHL Defenceman
Jordin Tootoo- Retired NHL Right Winger
Wade Redden- Retired NHL Defenceman
Cody Franson- Former NHL Defenceman
Rene Bourque- Retired NHL Right Winger
Brent Seabrook- Retired NHL Defenceman
Todd Simpson- Retired NHL Defenceman
Carey Price- Montreal Canadiens Goalie
Joel Edmundson- Montreal Canadiens Defenceman
Brendan Gallagher- Montreal Canadiens Right Winger
Curtis Lazar- Boston Bruins Centre & Right Winger
TJ Caig (PITCHER)- Retired EIHL Forward
TEAM COMEAU
Blake Comeau (CAPTAIN)- Dallas Stars Left Winger & Former Kelowna Rocket
Shea Webber- Vegas Golden Knights Defenseman
Luke Schenn- Vancouver Canucks Defenseman & Former Kelowna Rocket
Scott Hartnell- Retired NHL Left Winger
Justin Schultz- Washington Capitals Defenceman
Tyson Barrie- Edmonton Oilers Defenceman
Mike Smith- Edmonton Oilers Goalie
Lane Pederson- San Jose Sharks Centre
Tyler Bouck- Retired NHL Centre
Tyler Myers- Vancouver Canucks Defenceman
Brayden Schenn- St. Louis Blues Alternate Captain, Centre
Ryan Caig- (PITCHER) Kelowna
All proceeds from the event will be going to the KGH's 'We See You' campaign, which helps support the needs of local mental health care providers.
Friday night’s festivities will also feature an autograph zone for the kids, a supercar showcase courtesy of August Luxury Motorcars and a home run derby with these professional hockey players mashing the ball over the fence.
In addition, Saturday will feature the round-robin tournament, with 24-teams looking to win it all.
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