Join CBC Ottawa and the Ottawa Public Library at Ben Franklin Place on Saturday, Feb. 14, for a free, family-friendly afternoon. Experience the excitement of the Olympic women’s hockey quarterfinals surrounded by your community. Catch all the action of the game on the big screen with fellow fans and enjoy an afternoon packed with activities for all ages.
When: Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10:30 am to 1:10 pm AND 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr.
NEW Event Updates:
- Due to unexpected scheduling shifts (Team Finland norovirus earlier last week), the Team Canada game was moved up to 10:40 AM. They will be playing against Germany.
In response, we will be opening the Ben Franklin Chambers at 10:30 AM and starting the screening early. All other event plans and timing will stay the same.
There is still a women’s hockey quarterfinal at 3:10 PM, but it will be Team Finland playing Switzerland. Did you know? Ottawa Charge defender Ronja Savolainen and goaltender Sanni Ahola both play for Team Finland! - We have confirmed that three Ottawa Charge players will be joining us for the event activities at 2 pm. What’s cooler than making your own hockey superfan keychain? Making it while sitting beside an Ottawa Charge player...
While the puck will drop earlier in the morning for Team Canada, we still have plenty happening. As of 2 PM we have the hot chocolate bar, the Olympic photo booth, custom keychain crafting, and exclusive giveaways like signed copies of Breakaway. It’s a 'celebration of the game'— the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon with the community.
Event Highlights
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CBC Photo Booth: Strike a pose and take home an exclusive CBC Olympic-themed player card
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Hot Chocolate Bar: Warm up with a delicious beverage while you watch the game
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Ottawa Public Library Creator Corner: Discover special library activities, including making your own custom keychain.
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Explore & Learn: Discover a curated selection of books and sports materials available to borrow from the library
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Get Active: Take a skate on the City of Ottawa’s outdoor rink (weather permitting)
Special Guests: Rebecca Zandbergen and Karissa Donkin, PWHL Charge Players
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Meet the host of CBC’s Ottawa Morning Rebecca Zandbergen as she leads the afternoon’s trivia, giveaways and a special Q&A with CBC Sports reporter Karissa Donkin.
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Virtual Speaker: CBC Sports reporter Karissa Donkin will join us before the puck drops at 3:10 p.m. ET to provide unique insight ahead of the quarter final game. She’ll also give us the inside edge on her book, Breakaway: The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game — the first book written about the PWHL.
Prizes & Giveaways
Don't miss out on exclusive giveaways (while quantities last), including:
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Signed copies of Karissa Donkin’s book
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Limited-edition CBC and Olympic prizes
Register Now
CLICK HERE to register for this FREE event.
Library Screenings of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics will continue until March 15th, 2026.
Note: This event is presented in English, French captioning is not available for the livestream. Please see the ICI TOU.TV livestream for a French language offering.