Rumour: Extra Cities for 2010 WJC

The under-20 World Juniors is being hosted by Saskatoon/Regina but it has been made public by the committee before that they would like to get exhibition games to more rural small-town hockey communities.

“Today is a great day for hockey in Canada and especially in Saskatchewan,” said Hockey Canada president and CEO Bob Nicholson. "The Saskatchewan bid team did a great job in bringing a province-wide bid and solid business plan for us to consider.

While some other WHL cities may have some consideration it is the SJHL cities that should be the winner in this.

While I can not confirm it, or give a source out (why its labeled rumour) I have been told enough information to say that these cities will receive an exhibition game for the 2010 World Jrs:


Humboldt, SK (1,900)
North Battleford, SK (2,300)
Weyburn (2,000)
Yorkton, SK (2,300)

Unsure:
Melville,SK
Estevan, SK
Kindersley, SK
Melfort, SK



Cities left out:
Nipawin, SK
La Ronge, SK
Wilcox, SK
Flin Flon, SK

So far from official or definite but those are supposedly the 4 'leading' SJHL cities to land a game.

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If this does prove to be incorrect I apologise but have been told from someone from Saskatoon that this is the plan so I will take my risk. Eklund can make a living off of it so no harm here :nod:

This is definitely more than I thought they would have so Im not sure how far along this is but that'd be great for the province so do take it with a "grain of salt".

I've heard that too.

Yorkton has just built a new complex and the economy in that area is booming, so their infastructure should be able to support an influx of visitors.

Chances are, if Yorkton gets a game or two, Melville won't. Much much smaller, no hotels, though you can drive the 20 minutes to Yorkton. And the Arena is quite decrepid by this point.

Brandon, MB is pretty close enough :nod:

Didnt yorkton just update the old rink?(Im a y-town boy).
I can see Prince Albert getting a game or two.
Not weyburn or humbolt though. Melfort doesnt make much sense either.
Dont they want max of 2.5 hours travel? which would rule out melfort for sure. La Ronge is way to north to play.

Didnt yorkton just update the old rink?(Im a y-town boy).
I can see Prince Albert getting a game or two.
Not weyburn or humbolt though. Melfort doesnt make much sense either.
Dont they want max of 2.5 hours travel? which would rule out melfort for sure. La Ronge is way to north to play.

Yeah Yorkton updated the Agriplex and added a huge complex onto it.

Yeah..thats what i figured. I know they re did the pool; and updated the rink. Didnt know about the complex though. Ill have to figure that out when i take the ceremonial 3 hour journey in a week or two.

It's really nice. There's an indoor soccer complex that I believe they ran some lacrosse practices in with the Kinsmen was down.