Jungle Jamboree Set for Hitmen Skating Rink at Calgary Zoo
Published on February 20, 2020 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen in partnership with Hockey Calgary and the Calgary Zoo is ready to host the first ever Jungle Jamboree.
The 3-on-3 hockey tournament features four teams from the Flames Community Atom House League and will be played outdoors on the Hitmen skating rink located at the Calgary Zoo.
This one day festival will be held on Sunday, February 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and see a total of eight 30 minute games with players competing as Gorillas versus Lemurs. The adjacent BBQ lawn will also be transformed into a family-friendly celebration full of games, photo opportunities and a fire pit.
Other highlights include a mascot game featuring Farley the Fox from the Calgary Hitmen, Harvey the Hound from the Calgary Flames and Deke from Hockey Calgary against Bamboo (panda), Waddles (penguin), and Tails (lemur) from the Calgary Zoo. The puck drops on that animal showdown at 2:00 p.m.
Admission to the tournament is FREE with the purchase of a ticket to the Calgary Zoo.
2020 JUNGLE JAMBOREE SCHEDULE
Start End Event Location
11:30 12:00 Game 1 Rink
12:00 12:30 Game 2 Rink
12:30 12:40 Scrape Rink
12:40 1:10 Game 3 Rink
1:10 1:40 Game 4 Rink
1:40 1:50 Scrape Rink
1:50 2:00 Ceremonial Puck Drop Rink
2:00 2:10 Mascot 3-on-3 Rink
2:10 2:40 Game 5 Rink
2:40 3:10 Game 6 Rink
3:10 3:20 Scrape Rink
3:20 3:50 Game 7 Rink
3:50 4:20 Game 8 Rink
4:20 4:30 Closing Ceremonies/Wrap Up BBQ lawn & rink
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