Winnipeg Jets Sponsor NHL 19 Tournament, Registration Opens
By TJ Denzer ·
NHL 19 players looking to show their skills will have a chance soon as the Winnipeg Jets get ready to host a tournament in the game. Registration is open now.
The Winnipeg Jets are giving NHL 19 fans an opportunity to show that their skills on the virtual ice are best among the bunch. With WorldGaming Network’s help, the pro NHL team is offering challengers a new tournament to prove themselves. A pool of $10,000 CAD and other prizes will be on the line What’s more, registration for the tournament is now open.
The tournament was announced just before Christmas on the NHL website. As of January 3, 2019, players of the age of 14 and up will be able to register for online qualifiers which will take place on January 19, 20, 26, and 27 on both Xbox One and PS4 consoles. Winners will advance to closed qualifier, and then onto a Grand Finals show match in Winnipeg’s Bell MTS Place. Finalists must be able to travel to Winnipeg though travel and accommodation will apparently be provided by the tournament admin.
ICYMI: The Official #NHLJets NHL19 Tournament is now open for registration!
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) January 3, 2019
Join today to compete for over $10,000 in cash! ?
REGISTER NOW ➡ https://t.co/DzNKrmqigO pic.twitter.com/ZSTWaqkNvd
Besides having a chance to compete at the Winnipeg Jets stadium, all players that manage to make it to the Final 8 will earn themselves a Winnipeg Jets jersey. First place has a shot at a $4,500 CAD prize and runner up will score $2,000 in addition to the jersey. Whoever manages to bring out the best in their favorite team stands to ear some serious cash in addition to bragging rights for the competition.
Want to get in on the action? Be sure to register soon on the tournament information page before the action begins on January 19, 2019.
With the Washington Capitals having entered esports as well with various events and the Winnipeg Jets joining in, NHL continues to be the latest traditional sports organization to take part in the growing esports craze.