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Alberta set for global spotlight as World Cup of Hockey host
- Alberta, Calgary, and Edmonton will host parts of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, with Prague hosting the other pool.
- Calgary will host seven games, Edmonton three, while Prague handles seven in the other pool.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and NHL officials described the bid as a collaborative success.
- The project aims to position Alberta as a global destination for major events.
- The bid partners include the federal government, the province, and tourism groups alongside the NHL.
- The NHL and NHLPA will drive the game's structure for the 2028 event.
- The bid projects significant economic impact, including revenue and job creation.
- Scotia Place arena is central to Calgary's bid, with a fall 2027 opening and the World Cup soon after.
- The event is described as a festival-like atmosphere with broad entertainment opportunities.
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