Tim Hortons Just Surprised Kenya's Only Hockey Team With the Game of Their Lives

With no one to play against at home, they got the VIP treatment in Canada

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Kenya may dominate the world when it comes to long-distance running, but ice hockey? That’s not exactly a national sport.

So when Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons learned about Kenya’s only hockey team, the Kenya Ice Lions, the brand decided to give 12 of the amateur players an unforgettable trip to the home of hockey.

Upon arriving in Canada, the players discovered several surprises waiting for them, including top-of-the-line gear, custom jerseys and a team to finally play against.

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