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Alberta communities to host World Juniors warm-up games
Published by BriefDash · · Toronto
Hockey Canada announced 12 pre-tournament games across six Alberta communities from December 17 to 23 ahead of the 2027 World Junior Championship. Canada is scheduled to face Finland in Red Deer on December 18, Sweden in Red Deer on December 20, and Sweden again in Edmonton on December 22. The main tournament begins December 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer.
Why it matters
The schedule spreads international junior hockey across Alberta before the championship opens in its two host cities.
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