2003 Re/Max Canada-Russia Challenge
Inaugurated in 2003, the tournament was envisioned as tune-up for the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The first series was won by the CHL five games to one in a series of blowout victories for the home squads. Following the tournament, the Russians were criticized for bringing over a team that was uncompetitive, as the Russian team kept many of its top junior players at home.
| Date | Location | Winner | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 17 | London, Ontario | OHL all-stars 7 | 1 Russian Selects |
| November 19 | Sarnia, Ontario | OHL all-stars 4 | 0 Russian Selects |
| November 20 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Russian Selects 3 | 2 QMJHL all-stars |
| November 24 | Rimouski, Quebec | QMJHL all-stars 6 | 3 Russian Selects |
| November 26 | Calgary, Alberta | WHL all-stars 4 | 1 Russian Selects |
| November 27 | Brandon, Manitoba | WHL all-stars 7 | 1 Russian Selects |
| CHL wins series 5-1 30-9 | |||
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