A really particular exhibition recreation befell Monday night time in Calgary at Father David Bauer Enviornment.
The Ukrainian nationwide under-25 workforce is touring universities in Western Canada as a part of the Hockey Cannot Cease Tour. The tour landed in Calgary on Monday for the workforce to tackle the College of Calgary Dinos.
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Western Canada faculty hockey groups to host the Ukrainian nationwide workforce
The reception was wonderful for individuals who participated.
“Hockey is my life for positive. And (throughout) this tough time for Ukraine and for my household and for my nation, this is just one factor that makes me pleased,” mentioned Ukrainian defender Andriy Sriubko.
Ticket gross sales income go to the Canada/Ukraine Basis, which gives assist to humanitarian teams in Ukraine and Canada.
Canada West mentioned the muse will distribute the vast majority of the funds to Save Ukrainian Hockey Dream, a charity run by the Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine with the assistance of the IIHF.
The tour is a method the federation hopes to maintain the game of hockey alive and effectively in Ukraine, regardless of the continued conflict with Russia.
“This is essential for hockey and for younger gamers in Ukraine, as a result of with out this cash hockey will, I feel, be accomplished in Ukraine,” mentioned Sriubko.
“I wish to thank everybody who helps us and helps us.”
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Most Ukrainian males aged 18 to 60 are at present not allowed to depart Ukraine with out particular permission, so Canada West mentioned the tour presents them a uncommon alternative to concentrate on hockey with out the fixed hazard of assault.
In keeping with U of C’s athletic director, a two-day promotional push dedicated greater than 1,500 folks to return out and help the Ukrainian workforce — a quantity that makes the Dinos really feel proud to host such a recreation.
“It is simply insane. It is unbelievable that the fervour for the sport, particularly by means of these circumstances, is simply unbelievable,” Dinos captain Noah King mentioned. “You simply must respect it for positive.”
The tour subsequent heads to Edmonton, the place it’ll face the College of Alberta Golden Bears at Clare Drake Enviornment on Tuesday night time. Tickets can be found on-line.
The workforce can even play at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Heart subsequent week.
The Hockey Cannot Cease Tour can also be getting ready the Ukrainian workforce to compete within the Winter College Video games in Lake Placid, New York from January 11 to 23.
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