2K Sports is celebrating the upcoming launch of NHL 2K11, by allowing consumers hand-on game play weeks before the game’s official launch. Traveling throughout the northern United States and Canada, The REAL Hockey Experience on Wii brings the excitement of NHL hockey to fans in a custom-designed NHL 2K11 recreation vehicle rigged with portable video game gear created especially for fans and gamers. The trail of pucks, prizes and playable demos will also feature appearances by NHL stars at select stops throughout the tour.

Winnipeg Manitoba stop: Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 (Travis Zajac of the New Jersey Devils will be onsite on July 31 only)
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:
Wal-Mart, Unit #54-1225 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg on Friday, July 30.
Wal-Mart, 1001 Empress Street, Winnipeg on Saturday, July 31. (Travis Zajac will be onsite!)

There will also be a stop in Ottawa and Toronto, so stay tuned for more news about those stops and which NHL star will be on hand.

2K Sports Hockey Experience Tour video: