One of the longest standing international rivalries is coming to 91原创.
The 91原创 Events Centre will host game two of the CIBC Canada Russia Series on Nov. 6.
The first game is set for Kamloops on Nov. 5.
The six-game series features regional teams from all three Canadian Hockey Leagues hitting the ice against the Russian junior national team.
The series is a chance for the Canadian players to impress as they hope to land a coveted roster spot on Canada鈥檚 junior national team for the 2019 championships, which will be co-hosted by Vancouver and Victoria in late December and early January.
The series began in 2003 and CHL teams lead 61-22-1-6.
鈥淥ver the past 15 years we鈥檝e seen the Canada and Russia rivalry ignite passion in CHL communities across our great country,鈥� said CHL president David Branch.
鈥淭his is truly a special event that showcases many of our league鈥檚 best players.鈥�
After the two B.C. games, the series shifts to Ontario with games on Nov, 8 in Sarnia and Nov. 12 in Oshawa before heading to Quebec for games in Sherbrooke (Nov. 13) and Drummondville (Nov. 15).
Tickets sales for the 91原创 game will be announced in the coming weeks.
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