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Fix-Wolansky Named to Team WHL Roster for 2018 Cibc Canada Russia Series

October 17, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


(Edmonton, AB) - The Western Hockey League, in collaboration with the Canadian Hockey League and Hockey Canada, announced today the roster for Team WHL, which will compete against Team Russia at the 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series in Kamloops and Vancouver.

Edmonton Oil Kings captain Trey Fix-Wolansky was one of 12 forwards named to the Team WHL roster, who will face Team Russia in Game 1 in Kamloops, BC on Monday, November 5, before continuing on to Vancouver, BC for Game 2 on Tuesday, November 6.

The Ontario Hockey League will host Games 3 and 4, while the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will welcome the festivities for Games 5 and 6.

All 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series games will be broadcast nationally on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

The six-game CIBC Canada Russia Series features regional league teams of Canadian National Junior Team candidates competing against the Russian National Junior Team.

Since the event first began in 2003, CHL teams have played to an overall record of 61-22-1-6. The competitiveness of the rivalry has grown in recent years, with the 2017 event requiring a shootout to break a series tie in Game 6. The first ever shootout finale in event history was won by Team QMJHL, giving the CHL its third consecutive series victory. Team CHL has won 12 times in event history, with Russia emerging victorious on three occasions.

The 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series is supported by title sponsor CIBC, the Official Bank of the CHL, along with associate sponsors Kia Canada, Sherwin-Williams, Cooper Tires, and Kubota Canada.

2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series Schedule

Game 1 - Monday, November 5 at Kamloops, BC

Game 2 - Tuesday, November 6 at Vancouver, BC

Game 3 - Thursday, November 8 at Sarnia, ON

Game 4 - Monday, November 12 at Oshawa, ON

Game 5 - Tuesday, November 13 at Sherbrooke, QC

Game 6 - Thursday, November 15 at Drummondville, QC

For event information please visit http://chlcanadarussia.ca.

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