International Ice Hockey backs Christchurch Event

While many events have been cancelled following the devastating earthquake which shock Christchurch on 22nd February, the promoters of International Ice Hockey USA vs Canada have vowed that the event will go on.

Game two of the planned International Ice Hockey series is set for Christchurch's CBS Arena on 30th July and, with the venue surviving the earthquake undamaged, the promoters have seen no reason for Christchurch residents to miss out on the action sport event of the year.

Event promoter Craig Douglas says "it's not about making money, it's about giving the people of Christchurch our support and giving the city and residents back some energy and excitement.

"It's about giving them something to look forward to and something that will bring in an estimated two million dollars in economic impact to the city.

Bringing the International series to Christchurch is not without its problems with North American tour directors cautious about letting their $100 million product come to a broken city.

However, as Douglas adds "I do not care if I have to fly them in one hour before the game and out again after, if Prince William felt safe then so should they."

Tour commentator Kerry Goulet said that Ice Hockey is one of the hardest and fastest sports on earth and that he believed that Cantabrians are a tough bunch and will enjoy that action. International Ice Hockey promoters are going the extra mile to make this a 'real' American Ice Hockey experience with extreme sound and lighting, big screen TVs, action replays and live American announcers.

With the ice floor fresh off the boat from the Netherlands as the first ever fully portable NHL spec ice floor in Australasia, it will be a spectacular display of Ice Hockey entertainment.

For more information go to www.internationalicehockey.co.nz