Sarnia to play host in Russian series this fall

Sarnia will host one of six games played in the CIBC Canada Russia Series this November. The series features all-star teams from the Ontario, Western and Quebec major junior hockey leagues facing off against the Russian national junior team.

Sarnia will host one of six games played in the CIBC Canada Russia Series this November.

The series features all-star teams from the Ontario, Western and Quebec major junior hockey leagues facing off against the Russian national junior team.

Sarnia will host Game 3 on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena.

All six cities selected for games in 2018 have previously hosted the event, including Sarnia in 2012, 2006 and 2003.

A total of 36 players from last season’s event competed in the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship in Buffalo, including 17 CHL players who won gold for Canada.