Ottawa Senators hold intra-squad game, meet fans at Gatineau arena

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Michael Andlauer and the Ottawa Senators team made their first official trip to Gatineau on Saturday to host a series of events and meet hockey fans on the other side of the river.

About 2,000 tickets were sold for fans to come see the players up close on the red carpet at the Slush Puppie arena, watch them practise and cheer them on during an intra-squad game.

The day marked the one-year anniversary since Andlauer’s purchase of the franchise and followed Friday’s news that the Senators and the National Capital Commission had reached an agreement to build an arena at LeBreton Flats.

Speaking to media Saturday, Andlauer said he wants the project to be something that the nation’s capital can be proud of.

Photos by Ashley Fraser, Postmedia.

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green is seen on the ice during practice Saturday in Gatineau.
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green is seen on the ice during practice Saturday in Gatineau. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, met with Senators owner Michael Andlauer on Saturday.
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, met with Senators owner Michael Andlauer on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Claude Giroux skates with the puck on Saturday in Gatineau.
Claude Giroux skates with the puck on Saturday in Gatineau. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
From left: Senators owner Michael Andlauer, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, Michele Thibault with the Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Gatineau, and Alain Sanscartier president of CA de Vision Multisports Outaouais (VMSO). The four came out onto the ice for an official puck drop. Chuckles were had after the mayor gently placed the puck on the ice, possibly the most delicate way of dropping the puck to date.
From left: Senators owner Michael Andlauer, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, Michele Thibault with the Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Gatineau, and Alain Sanscartier president of CA de Vision Multisports Outaouais (VMSO). The four came out onto the ice for an official puck drop. Chuckles were had after the mayor gently placed the puck on the ice, possibly the most delicate way of dropping the puck to date. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
From left: Senators owner Michael Andlauer, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, Michele Thibault with the Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Gatineau, and Alain Sanscartier president of CA de Vision Multisports Outaouais (VMSO). The four came out onto the ice for an official puck drop.
From left: Senators owner Michael Andlauer, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, Michele Thibault with the Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Gatineau, and Alain Sanscartier president of CA de Vision Multisports Outaouais (VMSO). The four came out onto the ice for an official puck drop. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
From left: Senators owner Michael Andlauer, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, Michele Thibault with the Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Gatineau, and Alain Sanscartier president of CA de Vision Multisports Outaouais (VMSO). The four came out onto the ice for an official puck drop. Chuckles were had after the mayor gently placed the puck on the ice, possibly the most delicate way of dropping the puck to date.
From left: Senators owner Michael Andlauer, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, Michele Thibault with the Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Gatineau, and Alain Sanscartier president of CA de Vision Multisports Outaouais (VMSO). The four came out onto the ice for an official puck drop. Chuckles were had after the mayor gently placed the puck on the ice, possibly the most delicate way of dropping the puck to date. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer and Ian Mendes, the club's vice-president of communications, walked out of the press conference together to head to watch the practice.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer and Ian Mendes, the club’s vice-president of communications, walked out of the press conference together to head to watch the practice. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, met with Senators owner Michael Andlauer on Saturday.
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, met with Senators owner Michael Andlauer on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, met with Senators owner Michael Andlauer on Saturday.
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, met with Senators owner Michael Andlauer on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, and Senators owner Michael Andlauer posed for a photograph after dropping the puck.
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette, the mayor of Gatineau, and Senators owner Michael Andlauer posed for a photograph after dropping the puck. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Senators owner Michael Andlauer shared a chuckle with staff and crews after the official puck drop.
Senators owner Michael Andlauer shared a chuckle with staff and crews after the official puck drop. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
The Ottawa Senators were on the ice at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau for a practice that was open to fans.
The Ottawa Senators were on the ice at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau for a practice that was open to fans. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Tyler Kleven signed autographs for fans on the red carpet before hitting the ice Saturday.
Tyler Kleven signed autographs for fans on the red carpet before hitting the ice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Tyler Kleven signed autographs for fans on the red carpet before hitting the ice Saturday.
Tyler Kleven signed autographs for fans on the red carpet before hitting the ice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Behind the bench were rows of hockey sticks with the player names on them.
Behind the bench were rows of hockey sticks with the player names on them. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Saturday was the first official time the team practised in Gatineau.
Saturday was the first official time the team practised in Gatineau. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Brady Tkachuk gave some fist pumps to the youngsters as he hit the ice Saturday. Tkachuk and his wife Emma just welcomed their first baby on his own birthday, Sept. 16.
Brady Tkachuk gave some fist pumps to the youngsters as he hit the ice Saturday. Tkachuk and his wife Emma just welcomed their first baby on his own birthday, Sept. 16. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Adam Gaudette signed autographs for fans on the red carpet before hitting the ice Saturday.
Adam Gaudette signed autographs for fans on the red carpet before hitting the ice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators assistant coach, was on the ice during the practice Saturday.
Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators assistant coach, was on the ice during the practice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators assistant coach, was on the ice during the practice Saturday.
Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators assistant coach, was on the ice during the practice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena.
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer addressed the media Saturday morning about the deal reached with the NCC for the new arena. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Brady Tkachuk and his wife Emma just welcomed their first baby on his own birthday, Sept. 16.
Brady Tkachuk and his wife Emma just welcomed their first baby on his own birthday, Sept. 16. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
More than 2,000 tickets were sold for fans to come watch the fun on Saturday.
More than 2,000 tickets were sold for fans to come watch the fun on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Travis Hamonic taped up his stick before hitting the ice for the intra-squad game Saturday.
Travis Hamonic taped up his stick before hitting the ice for the intra-squad game Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Claude Giroux gave some fist pumps to the youngsters as he hit the ice Saturday.
Claude Giroux gave some fist pumps to the youngsters as he hit the ice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Jake Sanderson, Zack MacEwan and Travis Hamonic battle for the puck during the intra-squad game.
Jake Sanderson, Zack MacEwan and Travis Hamonic battle for the puck during the intra-squad game. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Jacques Martin, Ottawa Senators senior adviser to the coaching staff, was up in one of the boxes overlooking Saturday's skate.
Jacques Martin, Ottawa Senators senior adviser to the coaching staff, was up in one of the boxes overlooking Saturday’s skate. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Nick Cousins during practice Saturday.
Nick Cousins during practice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Brady Tkachuk skates with the puck Saturday in Gatineau.
Brady Tkachuk skates with the puck Saturday in Gatineau. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Hayden Hodgson looks on as players battle for the puck.
Hayden Hodgson looks on as players battle for the puck. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Filip Roos was making a funny face during a drill Saturday.
Filip Roos was making a funny face during a drill Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Tim Stutzle, middle, was ready for the puck during a drill in the practice Saturday.
Tim Stutzle, middle, was ready for the puck during a drill in the practice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Goalie Anton Forsberg sprayed water at his face Saturday during practice.
Goalie Anton Forsberg sprayed water at his face Saturday during practice. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Gabriel Eliasson, right, during practice Saturday.
Gabriel Eliasson, right, during practice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Nick Cousins during practice Saturday.
Nick Cousins during practice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Jorian Donovan, son of former Ottawa Senator Shean Donovan, during practice Saturday.
Jorian Donovan, son of former Ottawa Senator Shean Donovan, during practice Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

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