If you can’t make it to Vancouver or Victoria for a World Juniors game this year, you’ll have a chance to catch some of the action right here in the Okanagan.
As part of a multi-city pre-tournament tour, Prospera Place will host an exhibition game between Russia and Sweden on Dec. 18.
Puck will drop at 7 p.m. as the two hockey powerhouses will be looking for a tune up before the tournament begins on Boxing Day.
Last year, Sweden beat Russia 4-3 in an exciting round robin game, but in 2017 the two teams faced off in the tournament’s bronze medal game and Russia came out on top.
“The Kelowna Rockets are very happy to be partnering with Hockey Canada and Prospera Place to bring this exciting game to Kelowna,” said Bruce Hamilton, Rockets owner and GM.
“Sweden and Russia are consistently two of the best teams in the world and for our fans, this game will be a real treat.”
#WorldJuniors pre-tournament schedule just released!
— #WorldJuniors (@HC_WJC) November 14, 2018
The Road to the World Juniors, presented by @LordcoParts, features 12 games across nine B.C. communities between December 18-23. #REPRESENT
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Hamilton also announced that the game would be a “ complimentary bonus game” for Rockets season ticket holders.
For other hockey fans wanting to attend, ticket information will be released on Thursday, with Rockets season ticket holders getting a special pre-buy period to purchase extra seats.
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