Canada v USA ice hockey in Australia (July)

[Dave, Melbourne,Australia]

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=ICEHOCKE14

http://internationalicehockey.com.au/

This is happening in Melbourne (Rod Laver Arena Jul25), Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. The USA team is captained by Zenon Konopka of Minnesota Wild and the Canada team is captained by Kyle Quincey of Detroit Red Wings.

[Dave, Melbourne,Australia]

http://icehockeynewsaustralia.com/2014/07/26/team-usa-level-series-with-second-win/

The result in Melbourne was USA 7 v Canada 4. This levelled the series at 2-2. Then in the deciding game in Sydney, USA defeated Canada 5-4 and won the Douglas Webber Cup.

[BILLW]

OK then Dave - thanks for the update!

Bill :)

[jj]

I've not heard of either… are these NHL dudes or is this an EA Sports video game simulation? ;)

Are there any Aussie hockey players? any outdoor rinks? USA! USA! congrats

[jj]

BillW, has the parade route been announced yet?

[Dave, Melbourne,Australia]

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=IHC15PX
It's on again in June 2015.

JJ, sorry I overlooked your questions last year. There are no outdoor ice hockey rinks in Australia, as the sport is not popular enough (and our climate wouldn't be suitable anyway). From the promotional website links, I understand the coaches and at least some of the players have been well-known participants in major professional leagues and I assume they have represented their countries before.