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The RCCS Canada Hockey Classic is a unique tournament, that challenges its participants in both fundraising and competitive hockey. It is the fourth tournament of the RCCS Hockey Classic franchise, with the purpose of increasing awareness, support of RCCS, (Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society) and building community involvement through passion for hockey.

RCCS, a recognized Canadian Charitable organization, provides an array of services to cancer patients and their families, enabling them to secure the best possible medical care. Notably, among the myriad services offered by RCCS is medical referrals and support, as well as health insurance premium and medical subsidies, which provides patients with broader access to global oncologists and leaders in the cancer treatment field.

The games, playoffs, and championships will be played at The Honey and Barry Memorial Arena. Additional games will be played at Paramount North.

Each team will play a series of play in games followed by a single elimination playoff.

All hockey penalties will be enforced according to the referee’s discretion. There will be no checking allowed and any intentional checking will result in a penalty. Any fighting or inappropriate behavior will result in an immediate ejection from the tournament. All ties will result in a shootout.

Sunday, upon arrival at the tournament, players will be served a light breakfast. Additional food, snacks, and drinks will be provided throughout the day. After the gameplay on Sunday, there will be a lavish Awards Ceremony Party for all of the players to be held at the Westwood Arena.

Families are invited and encouraged to attend. There will be family entertainment as well as food and giveaways for all attendees.