Ice Hockey Classic
Australia will play host to North America’s finest and most passionate ice hockey players, including representatives from the National Hockey League, when USA takes on Canada in the highly anticipated, 2016 Ice Hockey Classic in July.
With teams coached by internationally renowned former NHL players, the tournament, co-promoted by TLA Worldwide and Nine Live, will involve at least four high-intensity matches in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth throughout June. As well as showcasing top quality ice hockey, the 2016 Classic will be raising awareness and funds for the STOPCONCUSSIONS Foundation in association with Nick Rushworth of Brain Injury Australia. STOPCONCUSSIONS is a not-for-profit concussion and neurotrauma awareness and education platform founded by former European star Kerry Goulet and ex-NHL star Keith Primeau.