{"id":129813,"date":"2026-01-09T13:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ubishops.ca\/bishops-university-to-host-italian-national-womens-hockey-team\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:53:11","slug":"bishops-university-to-host-italian-national-womens-hockey-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ubishops.ca\/fr\/bishops-university-to-host-italian-national-womens-hockey-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Bishop\u2019s University to Host Italian National Women\u2019s Hockey Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bishop\u2019s University is thrilled to announce that the Italian national women\u2019s hockey team will face off against the Bishop\u2019s Gaiters, the reigning U SPORTS national champions, at the Jane &amp; Eric Molson Arena on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exhibition game promises to be a memorable event for fans and players alike. The Italian squad, preparing for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, will bring world-class talent to Lennoxville as part of their North American training camp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why This Game Matters<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For only the second time in its short history, Bishop\u2019s University has the opportunity of hosting a second national team in women\u2019s hockey\u2014the Gaiters\u2019 claimed a solid victory against Korea\u2019s national hockey team in 2019.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Italian roster is expected to feature Olympic-level athletes, including players with NCAA and U SPORTS experience, as well as professionals from top European leagues.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fans will have the rare opportunity to see future Olympians compete right here in the Eastern Townships.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An outstanding opportunity of witnessing an Olympic competition match-up against the defending U SPORTS National Champion. 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This game is more than an exhibition\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of sport, culture, and community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Game Details:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday, January 11, 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Jane &amp; Eric Molson Arena, Bishop\u2019s University&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the Gaiters on Instagram by using @GaitersWHK and @BishopsGaiters and stay up to date and visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gaiters.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gaiters\u2019 website<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201330\u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media inquiries: <\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<br>Martin Rourke &#8211; Manager of Communications\u00a0<br>819 574 4498 | <a 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