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World Jr. A Challenge: An Update with Hockey

Canada

and business communities. That,
By Molly Kett along with recent previous hosting
experience, strong facilities, and a
ou may recall Sports Energy sound infrastructure made Cornwall
YNews previously sharing that a desirable host community,” says
the World Jr. A Challenge will be Jeff Beck, Senior Manager of Events
taking place in Cornwall this year.
and Properties at Hockey Canada.
It’s an incredibly exciting event, and
we’re proud that our city is hosting From Beck’s perspective, Cornwall
it. Because we’re so excited, we will bring a lot of positivity to the
decided to ask Hockey Canada more table as far as a hosting community
about the event, and find out why our goes. Beck says, “Cornwall is a

beautiful city was selected to host. strong hockey community with a
history of hosting events. We expect
The World Jr. A Challenge is
the city of Cornwall to support the
an international invitational event
featuring teams from Canada East, event, welcoming the players from
Canada West, USA, Russia and the around the world to the community.”
Czech Republic. There are 13 games For attendees, there’s lots to get
played in total, plus exhibition games excited about. Beck says that one
prior to the event in surrounding of the standout features of the event
communities, which are yet to be include the quality of the hockey and Shot from this exciting event in previous years.
Photo Hockey Canada Images
determined. The two Canadian teams the alumni who have played in the
are made up of players playing in the event. Players such as Cale Makar, names role through our city this year, infrastructure, hosting experience,
ten CJHL leagues across the country. Tyson Jost, Donte Fabbro, Andrei too. and ease of travel, amongst other

“Through the bid process, Svechnikov, and Vladimir Tarasenko “There are many factors unique criteria,” says Beck.
the Cornwall Host Committee to name a few have all represented to each bid and year, but generally Lucky for us, Cornwall topped
demonstrated a strong business plan their country at this prestigious we look at business plans, the the 2020 list. Stay tuned for more
with a clear tie to the local hockey event. We’re sure to see some big hockey community, community updates!