The Buffalo World Junior Host Organizing Committee today announced that VIP Ramp Parking is now available for all 21 games to be played at HSBC Arena during the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship that runs from December 26-January 5.

PURCHASE VIP PARKING NOW!

For just $199, a savings of more than half off the per game parking rates, you will receive 10 individual day passes that will provide full in and out parking privileges in the VIP ramp attached to HSBC Arena. This is the most convenient, covered parking facility available in the area with an enclosed heated walkway to the arena. All-session parking can be purchased by calling 1-888-467-2273 or by clicking here. Space is limited, so orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis - based upon availability.

More than 10,000 all-session ticket packages have already been sold. Full session passes are still available in three different categories: Gold (all 31 games at HSBC Arena and Dwyer Arena; $1,240 per ticket), Silver (lower bowl for all 21 games at HSBC Arena; $833) and Bronze (upper bowl for all 21 games at HSBC Arena; $493).

World Junior Mini-Packs are also on sale. Pick as few as four game days to see the teams you want to see, on the days that work best for you and a price that fits your budget. Gold medal game packages start as low as $440 (US) and are on sale now. Packages can be purchased online at BuffaloWorldJuniors.com, at the HSBC Arena Account Services Office, or by calling 1-888-467-2273. Certain restrictions apply. Tickets are based upon availability.

A total of 31 games will be played over 11 days at HSBC Arena, and Dwyer Arena on the campus of Niagara University in Lewiston, NY. Team USA will be in Group A along with Finland, Germany, Slovakia and Switzerland. Group B will feature Canada, Sweden, Russia, Czech Republic and Norway. The Gold Medal game will take place on Wednesday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Team USA will begin defense of its 2010 World Junior title on Sunday, December 26 vs. Finland at HSBC Arena at 8 p.m. The opening day of the tournament will also feature two other games at HSBC Arena, including Canada/Russia at 4 p.m. The tournament officially opens up at 12:30 p.m. with a game at HSBC Arena between Germany and Switzerland. Another highlight of Team USA�s schedule is a New Year�s Eve game against Switzerland beginning at 8 p.m. They will also face Slovakia (Dec. 28, 8 p.m.) and Germany (Dec. 30, 7 p.m.). All four of USA and Canada�s preliminary round games will be played at HSBC Arena.