Yongchuan Cup schedule announced
China PR has announced the schedule for the upcoming Yongchuan Cup – Four-Nation Women’s Tournament 2013 China PR. The tournament runs 12-16 January with matches played every second day. The four competing teams are Canada, Korea Republic, Norway and host China PR.
Canada’s matches are 12 January against China PR (14.00 local / 01.00 ET on 12 January / 22.00 PT on 11 January), 14 January against Korea Republic (19.00 local / 06.00 ET / 03.00 PT), 16 January against Norway (17.00 local / 04.00 ET / 01.00 PT). All three matches will be played at the Yongchuan Olympic Center.
This marks the fourth time Canada has traveled to China PR for a Four-Nation Women’s Tournament (2004, 2008, 2011 and 2013). In 2011, Canada finished second after posting two wins and one loss in three matches.
These three matches mark the start of Canada’s 2013 international season. Following the Yongchuan Cup in January, Canada will participate in the 2013 Cyprus Women’s Cup from 4-14 March (with the schedule yet to be announced).