With the 2019 World Junior Championships in town, customers visiting Vancouver from all over the world have been scooping up Team Canada jerseys, Kazakhstan hats, U.S.A. scarves and other team garb. John Czvelka, owner of Vancity Sports in downtown Vancouver, organizes world hockey jerseys in his store Thursday before the 2019 World Junior Championship semifinals begin Friday. A supporter of team Kazakhstan celebrates a goal during a game against Sweden in Victoria during the hockey World Junior Championships in Victoria, B.C. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Port Alberni to host a team like this,” said Tali Campbell, director of business operations for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs junior hockey team. Team Kazakhstan was great for the city’s economy, as it booked more than 40 hotel rooms and was keen to enjoy the island.

Source: thestar January 04, 2019 00:33 UTC