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World Junior "A" Challenge teams meet Saturday at Sungod arena

Sungod Recreation Centre will host a World Junior "A" Challenge exhibition game between Team Canada East and Team USA at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Sungod Recreation Centre will host a World Junior "A" Challenge exhibition game between Team Canada East and Team USA at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Minor hockey associations in Delta will assist in hosting the event as both Team Canada East and Team USA prepare their squads for the main event. The game is a re-match of the 2010 gold medal game when the USA defeated Team Canada East 5-3.

Advance are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors, students and children under 12 years of age. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Sungod Recreation Centre or reserved by telephone at 604-952-3075.

Tickets purchased by telephone will require payment by Visa or Mastercard, and must be picked up at Sungod in advance of, or on the day of the game.

The World Junior "A" Challenge was established in 2006 as a prelude to the World Junior Hockey Championships.

Six teams compete: Canada West, Canada East, USA, Czechoslovakia, Russia and Sweden. The tournament starts Nov. 7. The gold medal game will be held Nov. 13 at the Langley Events Centre.