Monday, October 24, 2011

Okotoks to Host World Junior Championship Pre-Tournament Game

Press Release

Okotoks, AB – The Okotoks Oilers are pleased to announce that a 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship pre-tournament game between the Czech Republic and Lativa will be held on December 20th at the Okotoks Centennial Arena at 7pm. With the World Junior Championship being held in Calgary and Edmonton this year, the Oilers are honored to be selected by Hockey Canada to be part of such a prestigious event.

“Since our inception in the 2005-06 season, the Oilers organization has continued to raise the bar in their program. To add a partnership with Hockey Canada and the IIHF World Junior Championship, we are thrilled with this opportunity”, said Oilers’ Business Manager, Dallas Hand. “We have a first class facility in the Okotoks Centennial Arena, and we are looking forward to showcasing it during this event. It is events like this that add so much extra value to our program from a fan and sponsorship perspective.”

Tickets for the game will go on sale to Okotoks Oilers season ticket holders on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. MT, and to the general public on Monday, Oct. 31. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Oilers office at 995-2255 and will be on sale at each Oiler home game leading up to the event.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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