Disney XD is once again teaming up with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) to host the 2nd Annual Disney XD Rink Rats Hockey Festival at the Magna Centre in Newmarket from February 21-22. The Disney XD Rink Rats Hockey Festival is quickly becoming one of the more popular events on the OMHA schedule as all 32-spots were filled within two weeks of information being released to the public. The objective of the day is to give 32 Atom (ages 9-10) House League and Local League Hockey Teams an opportunity to compete against each other in a big league tournament setting. Each team will play in a minimum of three games and will also send one representative from their team to take part in the Disney XD Showdown Challenge. 

Off the ice, there will be plenty of fun, interactive games and activities for the entire family. The OMHA Events team will be in attendance with a mini-stick rink and the Matt Duchene Shootout Challenge. Disney XD has once again secured  special guests to attend the Rink Rats tournament with  Jesse Sukunda, Julia Schwartz and Ian Duchene of the hit Disney XD series Gaming Show (In My Parents’ Garage) attending as guests of honour on Sunday afternoon. Fans who love the show Star Wars Rebels and who come out on Saturday won’t want to miss out on the chance to have their photo taken at the Disney XD booth alongside a real live Storm Trooper! 

“The OMHA is a fantastic partner and with the incredible results we achieved through last year’s tournament we are excited to have found new ways to infuse the Disney XD Canada brand into the Rink Rats Hockey Festival this year,” said Paul Cormack, Vice President of Marketing, DHX Television. “The unique nature of this community event, which recognizes both team and personal accomplishments, is a testament to the idea that inspiration can unfold in any setting and new adventures await – you just need to seek them out.”

The Disney XD Rink Rats Hockey Festival is a joint effort between the OMHA and Disney XD Canada that provides teams and their families at the House and Local League level an opportunity to attend and participate in an event that is fun, exciting and unlike any other. This memorable event contributes to the development of amateur hockey players at the grassroots level and providing unforgettable experiences for those involved.