SENATORS: A Week in Review – January 16-22, 2017

 SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by #OLMSports Dave Gross. Here we sit at the halfway point of the NHL's regular season for the Ottawa Senators. Summing up the first half? Have to give the team as a whole

From the Garage to the Dance Floor: 20 Years of Partying with Sticks ‘n Stones

 Photos courtesy of Sticks 'n Stones. “Brown Eyed Girl”, “Dancing in the Dark”, “Go Your Own Way”, “Satisfaction” and “Free Falling” all sound like songs that would be included in the ultimate rock and roll jukebox. For Ron Warwaruk, Sam Timmins, Craig Kennedy, Peter Kornherr, Sarah McClurg, Kyle Gilbert and

Ottawa’s Top 10 Concerts of 2016

 All photos by Andre Gagne. When you are an event photographer / reporter you can tell it’s been a busy year when should you attempt to wear all the lanyards accumulated over the 12 months you risk cervical dislocation or, at the very least, one hell of a case of

Daniel Alfredsson: defining a generation

 Photos by Andre Gagne. Twenty years ago, Ottawa was a capital city without any real significance in the world of professional sports. One of the city’s two pro sports teams, the Canadian Football League’s Roughriders, had just folded following a dismal 3-15 season. The other, the National Hockey League’s Ottawa

SENATORS: A Week in Review – December 12-18, 2016

 SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by #OLMSports Dave Gross. Images from NHL.com. Generally I'll refrain from the old-standard 'I told you so.' But so far, so good, and it's irresistible. So, 'I told you so.' Juvenile humour aside,

Sesame Street’s Sunny Days Bring Winter Warmth to Ottawa

 Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster and Elmo are all about to step off the screen and onto the stage! Sesame Street Live brings the beloved television show to life inside the Canadian Tire Centre this Saturday for a dazzling production sure to amaze and delight the young and the young

WWE’s Ottawa Smackdown and the Rise of the Lunatic Fringe

 Photos: WWE.com. Every reform movement has a lunatic fringe — Theodore Roosevelt The Superstars of WWE’s Smackdown Live blazed brightly tonight inside a near sold out Canadian Tire Centre. One of them, however, shined brighter than the rest in Ottawa’s little corner of the WWE Universe. You just had to look around

SENATORS: A Week in Review – November 14-20, 2016

 SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by #OLMSports Dave Gross. Images from NHL.com. The timing couldn't be better for - well - bad timing. Let's face it, as the Ottawa Senators' brain-trust was reminiscing about two stinkers this past

Juno Awards to Make Historic Return to Ottawa

 The city is buzzing with anticipation for the JUNO Awards returning to Ottawa in 2017 as part of the country’s 150th anniversary. The musical birthday bash will transform Ottawa into not just a festival city but a music city as the JUNO Week celebrations take place March 27th to April

A Matter of Time for the Senators

 The old saying “Better late than never” worked in favour of the Montreal Canadians Saturday but for two Ottawa Senators players the message from new coach Guy Boucher was pretty clear: don’t be late at all. Defenceman Cody Ceci and right winger Bobby Ryan had a pretty good view when

Richcraft Homes and Canadian Tire Centre Ready to Go LIVE!

 Images supplied by Richcraft Live. When you hear the name Richcraft you probably think finely crafted homes instead of pyrotechnic explosions, the wail of electric guitars, thunderous bass and thousands of people screaming in unison. They’re looking to change that. For over 30 years Richcraft Homes has become synonymous in

From 12 to 20,000, The Hip Returns to Ottawa to Say Goodbye

 All photos by Andre Gagne ‘Til the men they couldn’t hang stepped to the mic and sang and their voices rang with that Aryan twang -The Tragically Hip (Bobcaygeon) On May 24 a collective gasp went out of a sucker punched nation. Gord Downie, frontman to The Tragically Hip, announced

Carrie Underwood’s “Homecoming” Story

 Photos by Michael Wing “It’s so crazy how one decision can just change the trajectory of your life and you end up in Ottawa on stage talking about the past crazy 11 years,” Carrie Underwood told the crowd gathered around her inside the Canadian Tire Centre. As the cheers flooded

Melnyk’s Sens-backed RendezVous Group Chosen by NCC for For Future of LeBreton Flats

 Courtesy of LeBreton RendezVous. The National Capital Commission decided yesterday who would win in the bid for the long-vacant, and much sought-after LeBreton Flats lot downtown. Senator's owner Eugene Melnyk backed the RendezVous LeBreton Group's plan, which seemed the easy winner of the two bids, and it turns out it was. Although

OICC Campaign Launches with a Leg Up on its $5 Million Goal

 When the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre launched its first major fundraising campaign on Wednesday in the Canadian Tire Centre, they had a little surprise to go along with the public announcement. "I am pleased to announce that we have now reached $1 million towards our $5 million goal," said Bryan

Ottawa to Host Figure Skating Nationals in 2017

 By: Meagan Simpson Alaine Chartrand competing at 2015 Four Continents Figure Skating Championship in Seoul, South Korea Reigning national figure skating champion Alaine Chartrand will be defending her title on home ice next year. Gathering outside the TD Place arena on Monday, Skate Canada announced that Ottawa will host the

Get Acquainted With Ottawa’s Top Sports Teams

 Photo by Craig Dow. When it comes to sports, Ottawa is spoiled rotten. Our city is home to numerous professional and amateur sports teams, making Ottawa a four season sports destination. From professional soccer and CFL football in the summer to the Ottawa Senators in the cooler months, there is an array

A MARVELous Must-See Performance!

 All photos courtesy of Feld Entertainment Grab your cape, mask, helmet or hammer and fly on over to the Canadian Tire Centre! Marvel Universe LIVE! is coming to the Capital for six thrilling performances at the CTC from July 31 to August 2. This spectacular and technologically advanced touring production brings

Catch Them Before They Are Gone

 Cirque du Soleil descends from the sky for 7 shows at the Canadian Tire Centre. Varekai is an extraordinary production complete with fantastical creatures, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy, July 2-5, 2015. For more information visit: cirquedusoleil.com/varekai PHOTO: © Martin Girard / shootstudio.ca

The Evolution of Turris as a Top Line Center

 The Ottawa Senators struck gold with Kyle Turris when they acquired the 25-year-old center from the Phoenix—now Arizona—Coyotes for defenseman David Rundblad and a second-round pick in 2012. Turris’ time with the Coyotes came to a merciful end 25 days after he finally signed as a restricted free agent, missing

Reinventing the Traditional Hockey Game Experience, One Interaction at a Time

 A lot has changed since the Ottawa Senators returned to the NHL in 1992. Hockey has changed, technology has changed and fan expectations have changed. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is our commitment to delivering a best in class fan experience for our loyal supporters to keep them coming

Ottawa Stakes Its Claim as a Destination for Big Music Acts

 Every summer, Ottawa is host to the RBC Bluesfest which never disappoints (this year’s entertainment being no exception). With this gaining traction, more and more artists are choosing to include Ottawa in their international tours instead of by-passing it on their way from Toronto to Montreal. These past few months

Top Nights out in Ottawa

 Ottawa has quite a reputation to live up to. Voted by consulting firm Mercer as the city with the second highest-quality of living in North America and fourteenth highest in the world, it is a city that takes to heart every aspect of good living. Arts and entertainment is one