U.S. Women’s National Team to play Canada at Little Caesars Arena

By @MichaelCaples –

Team USA vs. Canada.

At Little Caesars Arena.

USA Hockey has announced that the best rivalry in women’s hockey will play out at the home of the Detroit Red Wings on Feb. 17.

It will be part of a three-game series between the neighbors; they will play in London on Feb. 12 and Feb. 14 in Toronto.

Puck drop will be at noon E.T., and it will be a headlining event for Hockey Weekend Across America.

“It’s great to bring the excitement of the U.S.-Canada rivalry to Detroit, a city with such a rich hockey history,” said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey, in a release. “When our teams meet, the speed, the skill and the passion on display are really unparalleled.

“One of our objectives is to ensure that this game is affordable for families so that as many people as possible have the chance to experience this great rivalry in person.”

Tickets (ranging from $15-$55) will go on sale to the general public Monday (Dec. 3) at 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at 313Presents.com, Ticketmaster.com and the Little Caesars Arena XFINITY box office located just off Woodward Avenue, adjacent to the Chevrolet Entry Northeast. To purchase tickets by phone, fans can call 800-745-3000.