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CALGARY -- The 2012 world junior hockey championship in Alberta was a major money-maker for both hockey and the tourism industry. Hockey Canada says the tournament made a profit of at least $22 million, which will go into hockey programs and facilities. The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance assessed the economic impact of the tournament at $86.2 million when factoring in visitor expenditures and tax revenue generated from it. Calgary and Edmonton were host cities of the world under-20 mens championship from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. The tournament drew over 440,000 spectators. The organizing committees had guaranteed an $18-million profit in their bid for the tournament. By comparison, the 2010 world junior tournament in Saskatoon and Regina generated a $15-million surplus, according to Hockey Canada records. Hockey Canada says exact financial figures have yet to be finalized. The governing body of hockey in Canada said in a statement released Friday that it plans to divert $9 million of the expected $22 million into its own programs. The Canadian Hockey League, who supplies the majority of players to the Canadian team and dozens to other countries, gets a $6-million piece of the pie. Another $3 million will be set aside for future international tournaments in Canada, which hosts the world junior championship again in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021. The International Ice Hockey Federation gets $1.5 million and another $450,000 goes to the countries who participated in the tournament. That arrangement with the IIHF is new as of this year and part of the deal Hockey Canada made to host the tournament four times over a seven-year period. The host committees, minor hockey associations in Calgary and Edmonton, as well as Hockey Alberta will receive more than $950,000 for projects including upgrades to arena dressing rooms and Hockey Albertas programs and provincial training centre. Another $165,000 goes to Hockey Canadas dozen member branches. "In seeing the legacy of this event and the economic impact that it has had on the two host communities, the host province and grassroots hockey in Canada, we will continue to work together with our partners to bring major international events to Canada on a regular basis," Hockey Canada chief operating officer Scott Smith said in the release. The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance estimates the tournament brought over 30,000 visitors to Alberta. Wholesale Jerseys China . Armstrong was overtaken on the depth chart by veteran newcomer Jabar Gaffney, who played for the first time Sunday in a win over the New York Jets and had a 30-yard reception. NFL Jerseys China . The CFL club announced Wednesday that Meyer will be offensive co-ordinator while retaining responsibility of coaching one of the leagues best front fives. http://bloodcopy.org/wholesale.html . About 4,000 fans showed up at LAX early Wednesday morning to welcome the Western Conference champions back from Arizona. Even Game 5 hero Dustin Penner was awestruck. "It was like driving down a hallway lined with human flesh," said Penner, who scored the overtime goal that sent the Kings to the Stanley Cup final.WINNIPEG -- Chad Simpson didnt grow up knowing about the fierce rivalry between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders. And the Bombers rookie running back also isnt really sure how the Banjo Bowl between the CFL clubs got its name. But that doesnt stop the Miami native from really, really wanting to beat the Riders on Sunday. A 52-0 thumping at the hands of Saskatchewan last weekend will do that to any player -- Canadian-bred or not. You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV, today at 1pm et/10am pt. "This is a true measure of a man," Simpson said after Saturdays team walk-through, which drew a few hundred fans for the annual Fan Appreciation Day. "We took a defeat last week by a great, great deficit and were going to have to show that were a better team." The Riders (4-5) and Bombers (2-7) will compete in the ninth Banjo Bowl, which got its name after former Winnipeg placekicker Troy Westwood made a crack to the media that Saskatchewan fans were "banjo-pickin inbreds." The teams are tied 4-4 in Bowl matches, but this years edition ramps up the rivalry because of last weeks rout in Regina. It was the first time a Bombers team had been held scoreless since 1969, and the margin of defeat was fourth widest in club history. Winnipeg only managed 102 net yards offence, had a total of 10 first downs and only possessed the ball for 20:54 in the 60-minute tilt. The Bombers also racked up 101 penalty yards, turned the ball over five times and allowed the Riders to rack up 422 net yards offence. The victory ended a five-game Saskatchewan losing streak. Winnipeg safety Ian Logan said hes never been on the losing side of a scoreless game in his amateur or professional football careers. "It hurt," said Logan, whos in his seventh CFL season, all with Winnipeg. "Its hard to believe." But he and his teammates are focusing on Sundays game and visualizing what they have to do to redeem themselves. "Youve always got to prepare mentally like that and envision yourself winning and making plays," Logan said. "Especially under the circumstances of playing the same team, its a lot easier to picture those images in your head turning out quite differently in a more positive way." Simpson is imagining his first 100-yard game this season. He had eight carries for 34 yards last week and 73 for 388 yards overall. The former kick returner and running back with Inndianapolis and Washington in the NFL was suppose to be the starter after Chris Garrett tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during a training-camp practice.dddddddddddd Simpson then injured a leg and missed the first three games. "Im very hungry. I havent had a 100-yard game yet and Im not used to that . . . " said Simpson, whose first game was a season-high 91-yard outing. "Ive been playing this sport since I was seven so Im definitely going out there with a different type of chip on my shoulder." On the flipside, Saskatchewan last week recorded its first 100-yard rushing game in 41 games -- 175 yards, including a 106-yard effort by Kory Sheets on 19 carries. Rider receiver Weston Dressler hauled in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Darian Durant completed 13-of-19 pass attempts for 168 yards before leaving in the third quarter with what he called a "sprained neck" after a hit by linebacker Marcellus Bowman. The veteran passer was more than ready to try for a sweep after the team arrived in Winnipeg Saturday. "We never thought wed win by that much, but we showed that we could it so hopefully we can go out there and try to repeat," Durant said. Joey Elliott will make his fourth straight start at quarterback for Winnipeg after passing for only 61 yards last week before being replaced by Alex Brink in the fourth quarter. "I personally have to play better and that goes for every person on the offence, every person on defence, everybody in the locker-room," Elliott said. The Bombers are experimenting by switching last years CFL defensive player of the year Jovon Johnson from his cornerback spot to strong-side linebacker instead of Brandon Stewart. "Well get a feel for how hes playing early on and well make adjustments according to how he adjusts," Durant said of Johnsons new role. It was "bittersweet" being back in Winnipeg for Riders defensive end Odell Willis, who was traded by the Bombers in March. "Whatever its like, Ill accept it," Willis said. "If its boos, Ill accept it, if its cheers, Ill accept it. "Im just blessed to be out there and playing football whether its with the Bombers or the Riders." Notes -- The Riders are going with the same 46-man roster for the first time this season. . . . Winnipeg has one roster change from last week. Offensive lineman Shannon Boatman replaces injured Jordan Taormina. ' ' '