Arnprior Welcomes the World Juniors to the Nick Smith Centre

For Immediate Release

23 October 2024

ARNPRIOR, ON – The Town of Arnprior will welcome Latvia to the Nick Smith Centre for their World Junior Championship pre-competition camp this December that will conclude with a game against Switzerland on December 23 at 7:00 p.m. Arnprior will host another game four days earlier when Germany faces Kazakhstan on December 19 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for both games are on-sale now on the Arnprior World Junior webpage.

“We are thrilled to welcome the world to Arnprior this December,” said Mayor Lisa McGee. “Our community has always embraced major events such as the World Juniors and we’re honoured that Hockey Canada selected Arnprior to play a part in the success of this tournament. From our amazing hockey community to our bustling business community, I know Arnprior will roll out the red carpet for our guests.”

The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship is being hosted in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre and TD Place December 26, 2024 – January 5, 2025. Latvia will compete in Group A which includes tournament hosts Canada, along with the United States, Finland and Germany.

Latvia arrives in Arnprior on December 14 with their training camp running December 15-23. Selected practices will be open to the public during their time in Arnprior.

1000 tickets will be on sale for each game with general admission tickets available at $30 per game plus applicable ticketing fees. The Community Hall at the Nick Smith Centre will also be transformed into a FanFest where fans can enjoy some added fun pre-game and during the intermissions. Access to FanFest is free with your game ticket.

“Arnprior has a long and proud history of hosting Hockey Canada events, and we’re excited to welcome the international ice hockey community to the Nick Smith Centre,” said Director of Recreation, Graeme Ivory. “Having Latvia stay in our community throughout their camp will create many opportunities to support our local businesses and engage with our minor hockey and school communities. We’re most looking forward to a packed house for these games and watching the stars of tomorrow take the ice in Arnprior.”

Information on open practices, game days, FanFest and more is available on the Arnprior World Junior webpage.

More information on the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship is available at the Hockey Canada webpage.

Interested in volunteering with our event day team? Complete the volunteer intake form.

Businesses interested in sponsoring the games, camp or FanFest can email recreation.

Media Contact:

Graeme Ivory, Director of Recreation

givory@arnprior.ca | 613.623.7301 X1793