The International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship will be held for the first time in Canada as the federation marks its 100th anniversary. Originated in Canada, ice hockey has become one of the most recognized sports around the world and Canada is known the world over as a country of excellence in the sport. This year Team Canada hopes to bring home the gold as it competes with the world's best hockey teams in Halifax and Quebec City from May 2nd through the 18th. Canada Post features both host cities on two separate stamp booklets and first day covers. In addition, Team Canada is highlighted with a comic-book style stamp design that is sure to capture the eyes of stamp collectors and hockey fans alike. The IIHF World Championship issue is available from the Canada Post website, as well as, by calling 1-800-565-4362 or writing to:

National Philatelic Centre, Canada Post
75 St. Ninian St.
Antigonish NS B2G 2R8
Canada

Available Products:
Item# 413718111 Booklet of 10 (Quebec City)
Item# 413719111 Booklet of 10 (Halifax)
Item# 413718131 First Day Cover (Quebec City)
Item# 413719131 First Day Cover (Halifax)

Technical Details:
Date of Issue: April 3, 2008
Denomination: 52¢
Layout: Booklet of 10
Designer: Lionel Gadoury and Dave Hurds, Context Creative
Illustrator: Ho Che Anderson
Printer: Lowe-Martin
Quantity: 1,250,000 of each booklet, 20,000 of each FDC
Dimensions: 41.25 mm x 24.75 mm
Perforations: Simulated
Gum Type: Pressure Sensitive
Printing Process: Lithography in 7 colors
Paper Type: Tullis Russell
Tagging: General, 4 Sides
Official First Day Cover: Quebec City, Quebec and Halifax, Nova Scotia