The Victoria Royals will battle the London Knights next pre-season.
The Victoria Royals have announced that they will play two games against the London Knights next pre-season. The event will be called the "Clash of the Kingdoms" and take place at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The series is scheduled for 4 at 7:00 pm PT and Saturday, September 5 at 4:00 pm PT.
As per the press release, "The "Clash of the Kingdoms" series will mark the first-ever inter-league meeting between WHL and OHL clubs outside of the Memorial Cup tournament, bringing together two prominent Canadian Hockey League programs for a one of a kind early-season event. In addition to the on-ice action, the weekend will feature an outdoor Fan Fest including live music, outdoor games and additional activities around the arena."
The Knights are one of the OHL's most historic teams. They have been to back-to-back Memorial Cups, which included a win in 2025. London has already qualified for the 2026 OHL Playoffs and has now qualified for the post-season in 24th consecutive seasons.
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