WHL Kamloops Blazers

Chilliwack and Kamloops hosting ADT Canada Russia Challenge

Published on October 19, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release


CALGARY, AB - The Western Hockey League Chilliwack Bruins and Kamloops Blazers announce tickets sale dates for the 2006 ADT Canada Russia Challenge Western Canada games to be hosted in Chilliwack and Kamloops, BC. The Chilliwack Bruins will play host to the first game of the two WHL games in the series on Wednesday, November 29th at Prospera Center in Chilliwack. The Kamloops Blazers will host the Russia Selects and Team WHL in the final game of the tour on Thursday, November 30th at the Interior Savings Center. The puck drops for both games at 7:00pm.

Tickets will go on sale for the November 29th ADT Canada Russia Challenge Game, hosted by the Chilliwack Bruins, on Wednesday October 18th at 10am at the Prospera Centre Box Office for Bruins season ticket holders. This exclusive presale for season ticket holders will continue until October 30th. Tickets will go on sale, in Chilliwack, to the general public on November 1st at 10am.

An exclusive presale opportunity is also available to Kamloops Blazers season ticket holders for the November 30th ADT Canada Russia Challenge Game from October 16 to October 30, 2006. Sales for the general public in Kamloops will commence at 10:00am on November 1st. Kamloops Blazer season ticket holders who wish to guarantee their seat for this game must purchase their tickets prior to 5:00pm on October 30th.

Ticket prices for both games in Chilliwack and Kamloops are $20 for adults and $15 for students, children and seniors.

"I am honored that the WHL has offered us such an exciting opportunity to host this world class event. Our fans have been tremendous thus far throughout the Fraser Valley and they deserve this reward." stated Chilliwack Bruins President Darryl Porter. "We will be witnessing many of the players who will be playing for Team Canada and Russia in the World Junior Championship over the Christmas holidays."

"Fans in Kamloops can expect a skilled, intense, fast-paced game between two rival hockey nations," says Kamloops Blazers General Manager and Head Coach Dean Clark. "Once again, we look forward to the traditionally solid support from the city and our fans here in Canada's Tournament Capital."

The two games hosted by the WHL are part of a six game series which will be played across the Canadian Hockey League. The series opens on November 20th when the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies host the touring Russian Selects in the first of two games for the QMJHL. The series then travels to the Ontario Hockey League for two games before concluding in British Columbia.

The entire six game series of the ADT Canada Russia Challenge will be televised nation-wide on Rogers Sportsnet while RDS will present both QMJHL match-ups.

To purchase tickets please contact the Chilliwack Bruins box office at 604.702.0062 or for the game in Kamloops, please call the Blazers box office at 250-828-3339.

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