Hockey Can’t Stop Tour comes to Alberta, Ukrainian team takes on Dinos and Bears | 24CA News
A really particular exhibition recreation happened at Father David Bauer Arena on Monday night time in Calgary.
The Ukrainian nationwide under-25 crew is touring universities in Western Canada as a part of the Hockey Can’t Stop Tour. On Monday, that tour landed in Calgary for the crew to tackle the University of Calgary Dinos.
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The reception was astounding for these collaborating.
“Hockey is my life for sure. And (during) this hard time for Ukraine and for my family and for my country, this is just one thing which is making me happy,” stated Ukrainian defenceman Andriy Sriubko.
Ticket sale earnings are being despatched to the Canada/Ukraine Foundation, which offers help to humanitarian teams in Ukraine and Canada.
Canada West stated the muse will disperse nearly all of funds to Save Ukrainian Hockey Dream, a charitable basis operated by the Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine with the help of the IIHF.
The tour is a technique the federation hopes to maintain the game of hockey alive and effectively in Ukraine, regardless of the continued struggle in opposition to Russia.
“It’s very important for hockey and for young players in Ukraine because without this money, hockey will be done, I think, in Ukraine,” Sriubko stated.
“I would like to say thank you to everybody helping us and supporting us.”
Most Ukrainian males aged 18 to 60 will not be at the moment allowed to depart Ukraine with out particular permission, so Canada West stated the tour offers them a uncommon alternative to deal with hockey with out the fixed hazard of assault.
According to U of C’s athletic director, a two-day promotional push noticed greater than 1,500 folks committing to return out and help the Ukrainian crew — a quantity that makes the Dinos really feel proud to host such a recreation.
“It’s just insane. It’s awesome that the passion for the game, especially through those conditions, is just unbelievable,” stated Dinos captain Noah King. “You’ve just got to respect it for sure.”
The tour heads as much as Edmonton subsequent, the place it is going to face off in opposition to the University of Alberta Golden Bears at Clare Drake Arena on Tuesday night. Tickets can be found on-line.
The crew may even play at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre subsequent week.
The Hockey Can’t Stop Tour can also be getting ready the Ukrainian crew to take part within the Winter University Games in Lake Placid, New York from January 11-23.
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