The Essar Centre is preparing to host the arena's first NHL game, with the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres facing off in a preseason match on Wednesday, October 5. SooToday's Jasmyn Rowley stopped by the Essar Centre to see how the facility's team is prepping for the event.
More information on the event can be found here.
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