Hockey Canada receives Government of Canada funding to host the 4 Nations Cup in women’s hockey
November 8, 2014 – Kamloops, British Columbia – Canadian Heritage
Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament (Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo), on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $50,000 in funding for Hockey Canada. This funding, provided through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, supports the 4 Nations Cup. The tournament is being held at the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops from November 4 to 8, 2014.
“This event provides a great opportunity for our women’s hockey team to compete against three top hockey nations here at home in Canada. Our Government is proud to support Hockey Canada in hosting the 4 Nations Cup. Good luck to all of the competitors and a warm welcome to all the hockey fans watching the action unfold in Kamloops.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“Kamloops is known by many as the Tournament Capital of Canada; we have a proud history of successfully hosting major international sporting events. That's why I'm so proud to welcome the 4 Nations Cup. This tournament gives a great boost to our local economy and provides an opportunity for our athletes to compete while wearing the maple leaf on home soil."
—Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament (Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo)
“We would like to thank the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State, for his support of the 4 Nations Cup in Kamloops. This city is an amazing hockey market with a great group of volunteers and fans who made sure all week that this event was a success. We can’t thank them enough for their hard work. We have left a tremendous legacy in the city, and we are looking forward to returning in April 2016 for the IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship.”
—Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Hockey Canada
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