The Kingston Frontenacs are making a play to host the Memorial Cup.
The Ontario Hockey League club has announced its intention to enter a host city bid for the Canadian junior hockey tournament when it is held in June of 2024.
Kingston is up against three other OHL cities bidding for the 10-day tournament: Niagara, Sault Ste. Marie and Saginaw, Mich.
The Frontenacs will work with local tourism partners and Leon’s Centre management to finalize the bid process by the end of January.
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The winning city will be announced in March.
Kingston last tried to host the Memorial Cup when the downtown arena opened in 2008.
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