The biggest stars in women's hockey are heading to Northern Alberta for a final tune-up before the Winter Olympics.
Hockey Canada announced Wednesday that the Canadian leg of this year's Rivalry Series with the United States will be hosted in Edmonton. The two games will take place on Dec. 10 and Dec. 13 at Rogers Place.
The games will come after the United States hosts two games in Cleveland on Nov. 6 and Buffalo on Nov. 8.
“As part of our training for the Olympic Winter Games, it is exciting to bring the Rivalry Series to fans in Edmonton and from across Alberta,” said Gina Kingsbury, general manager of Canada’s National Women’s Team, in a statement. “These two games are a special moment for everyone involved and our players cannot wait to be in front of our home crowd, offering fans — particularly the younger generation — a chance to cheer their hockey heroes in person.”
The Rivalry Series is an annual barnstorming series featuring the Canadian and American women's national teams. This year's series takes on extra significance as the teams make roster decisions ahead of February's Winter Olympics in Italy.
