
Calgary to host women’s world hockey championship after Nova Scotia event cancelled
CALGARY — The women’s world hockey championship will take place this summer in Calgary after the event was cancelled in Nova Scotia earlier this year.
Hockey Canada announced Wednesday that the 10-country tournament will take place Aug. 20-31 at WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park.
Teams are expected to arrive in Calgary on Aug. 10 and will immediately enter quarantine before resuming practices and possible pre-tournament games. The first games will take place Aug. 20.
Hockey Canada says a full tournament schedule will be announced later.