The Russians have returned to Teen Ranch!
Donetsk Donbas, a team from the Ukraine, made up of Ukrainian and Russian professional players, from the Russian Upper League, are here training at Teen Ranch. Players from the KHL (Continental Hockey League), the farm club for the Russian Pro League are playing a team of Canadians this weekend as a part of their North American Training.
Their manager and director John McIntosh says "The Ukrainian team next season is joining the Russian Upper League. It’s a big step up for them. This Canadian tour is a chance to evaluate their players (27 coming to Canada). The tour is also a way to show the team their commitment towards building a professional program. Its my hope that we'll be able to bring one Russian or Ukrainian pro team each summer to Teen Ranch."
Canadian players are everywhere from Jr A to NHL draft picks for this years teams.
Games are July 22 & 23 at 6 PM in the Teen Ranch Ice Corral.
As a part of their Canadian hockey experience Donetsk Donbas will also be visiting sites in Southern Ontario at the Hockey Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls and the CN Tower. Though they are looking forward to exploring the area they are here primarily to train, their pro season starts approximately a month before ours.
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