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Vancouver Canucks to Hold 2015 Training Camp in Prince George, B.C.

May 20, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


Prince George, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks in conjunction with the Prince George Cougars and the City of Prince George announced today that their 2015 Training Camp will be held in Prince George, B.C. from September 17-20, 2015. Players will report to Rogers Arena on September 17th for medicals and testing before traveling to Prince George for on-ice training from the 18-20th.

"This is the first time the Vancouver Canucks will host Training Camp in Northern British Columbia and the great city of Prince George," said President, Hockey Operations Trevor Linden. "We are fortunate to have the passionate support of fans around the province and are committed to holding future Training Camps in communities throughout B.C. This is a perfect opportunity to connect and express our gratitude for the support of the Prince George community. It will be a special visit for the players and team."

"It truly is a New Ice Age in Prince George. Dan Hamhuis, Eric Brewer and the rest of our ownership group are proud to partner with Trevor Linden and Mayor Lyn Hall to bring hockey at its highest level to CN Centre," said Prince George Cougars President, Greg Pocock. "Welcoming the Vancouver Canuck's Main Training Camp to Northern B.C. for the first time is a proud moment for us all. The Cougars are committed to ensuring that this event is a huge success and the first of many. WE ARE ALL CANUCKS (even if we are Cougars)."

With the full support of the Prince George Cougars, all Training Camp on-ice practice sessions will take place at the CN Centre. During Canucks Training Camp, the Cougars will be providing their dressing room and their resources for the Canucks' use. The Prince George Cougars will share further details regarding dates, scheduling and Training Camp access for the media and public in the weeks to come.

During the Canucks first four years in the National Hockey League the club held Training Camp in Calgary, Alberta. Since then, Training Camp has moved throughout the province of B.C. to Victoria, Courtney, Powell River, Duncan, Parksville, Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton and Whistler. The Canucks also held training camp in Stockholm, Sweden in 2000.

Vancouver Canucks training schedule around B.C. includes:

Development Camp - Shawnigan Lake, July 3-9

Young Stars Tournament - Penticton, Sept. 11-14

Training Camp - Prince George, Sept. 18-20

Kraft Hockeyville pre-season game vs San Jose - North Saanich, Sept. 21

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