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Alfredsson would only confirm Wednesday in Stockholm he will play a role.

“I don’t know if it’s been finalized. I talked to some of the organizers about being a part of it. I think it will be a great event to play an outdoor game at Parliament Hill. It would be great to see a lot of the old teammates and just a fabulous event,” said Alfredsson.

There will be no admission charge for the game which will be held on Friday, Dec. 15th on Parliament Hill.

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But the action on the Hill won’t stop there.

With the outdoor game a virtual sellout already, that doesn’t mean people can’t be part of the celebration. The plan is for the Senators to set up a big screen on Parliament Hill so fans can go up there and watch the game with their families.

Not only will fans be able to watch the game, they’ll also have the chance to lace up their skates and go for a twirl.

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The day after the game the rink will be open for the club’s annual skating party. It will also be free to the public.

The Senators want this weekend to be special because hockey is not only part of the community, it’s part of the fabric of the country.

Yes, owner Eugene Melnyk wanted the game being played against the Habs on Parliament Hill initially, but the federal government was worried about the logistics and decided not to allow it.

If these activities get the green light then it gives the Senators the ability to still use Parliament Hill as a backdrop for the game.

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