The International Postal Hockey Tournament is an annual event that encompasses teams of postal employees from various countries. The first tournament took place in Sudbury, Ontario in 1977. The early days of the tournament were a means to encourage friendship and fellowship among Canadian postal employees. The 25th Anniversary of the tournament was held in Montreal from April 13 to April 15, 2001. The 2006 edition of the tournament attracted 76 teams and 1300 players to London, Ontario.