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2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge awarded to Swift Current & Medicine Hat

Written by Jesse Phillips on

DUBNetwork’s Traci Kay has learned that the 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge has been awarded to the communities of Swift Current and Medicine Hat. The best U-17’s in the world will descend on these two WHL cities as they co-host the prestigious event.

This tournament has often served as a breaking out for elite talent. Some players who have cut their teeth in this international tournament are:

  • Auston Matthews, Team USA, 2014
  • Aaron Ekblad, Team Ontario, 2012
  • Taylor Hall, Team Ontario, 2008
  • Patrick Kane, Team USA, 2005
  • Jonathan Toews, Team West, 2005
  • Alexander Ovechkin, Team Russia, 2002

The 2018 edition is being held in Quispamsis and Saint John New Brunswick starting on November 3rd and running through the 10th.

Jesse is a passionate about hockey and grew up in Kamloops, BC cheering for the Blazers. He jumped ship and sported his Cougar’s jersey in seasons ticket seats in Prince George, BC for several years. But he is back in Kamloops and sharing his passion for the Blazers with his 2 year old son. He played and reffed hockey for many years and is excited to bring together his love for the game and skills for web development.