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BCHL all-star weekend in Penticton set to be first of its kind

B次元官网网址楾his event is going to be one for the books for the BCHL,B次元官网网址 says Steven Cocker
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PentictonB次元官网网址檚 outdoor rink next to city hall plays host to the BCHLB次元官网网址檚 60th-anniversary all-star game festivities from Jan. 20 to 22. (Logan Lockhart/Western B次元官网网址)

The B.C. Hockey League is going the extra mile to make a Penticton-hosted, first of its kind event one to remember, from recognizing its storied past to looking ahead at a bright future.

From Jan. 20 to 22, the league brings its 60th-anniversary all-star game festivities to the cityB次元官网网址檚 new outdoor rink, as well as to the South Okanagan Events Centre, home of the Penticton Vees.

Never in the history of the BCHL has such an event been hosted at an outdoor facility, according to the leagueB次元官网网址檚 deputy commissioner Steven Cocker.

B次元官网网址淭here are not many outdoor facilities in this province that have the proper chiller system,B次元官网网址 Cocker told Black Press. B次元官网网址淪o, we looked at Penticton as a great spot and we thought it was the perfect time to bring the event to a community that could hold it.B次元官网网址

The weekend is headlined by a three-on-three all-star tournament featuring the leagueB次元官网网址檚 brightest stars of today and an alumni game, featuring four-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Niedermayer and former Vancouver Canucks forward Brendan Morrison.

Cocker cited the CanucksB次元官网网址 annual Young Stars pre-season tournament B次元官网网址 an event hosted yearly by Penticton since 2010 B次元官网网址 as evidence the South Okanagan community can play host to the high-profile BCHL gatherings with ease.

B次元官网网址淧enticton has been a destination for events throughout the year, hockey specific,B次元官网网址 he said. B次元官网网址淲e know the city has the ability to hold these events, so it was all just about making sure we had the infrastructure for an outdoor facility.

B次元官网网址淲e know the locals are going to come out in full force just like they do for (the Vees) and on top of that, we know that there is an incredible volunteer base in Penticton, too.B次元官网网址

Along with those across the South Okanagan who are downtown Penticton-bound next weekend, the deputy commissioner also anticipates a strong tourism boost to the city, thanks to the 60th-anniversary festivities.

B次元官网网址淲hether youB次元官网网址檙e coming from (Vancouver) Island, the Lower Mainland, or even right in your backyard in Penticton, I think itB次元官网网址檚 going to turn out to be an excellent family event and I know our teams have been doing a great job at promoting everything about it,B次元官网网址 Cocker said. B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檝e made a hard push to relay the message to all of our 18 communities because weB次元官网网址檇 love to see fans in jerseys teams across the league next weekend.B次元官网网址

The only ticketed event during the weekend will be the BCHL Top Prospects Game on Friday night, Jan. 20, at the SOEC. PentictonB次元官网网址檚 outdoor rink will host the aforementioned all-star tournament and alumni game, as well as a skills competition and community skates on Saturday and Sunday, free of admission.

B次元官网网址淲e want to make sure itB次元官网网址檚 exciting and accessible for young families,B次元官网网址 Cocker said.

The deputy commissioner acknowledged Alex Waddington, the BCHLB次元官网网址檚 coordinator of events and the leagueB次元官网网址檚 manager of communication and events, Jesse Adamson, for their work in making sure the Penticton-hosted event became a reality after a slew of previous cancellations amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 and early 2022.

B次元官网网址淭his event is going to be one for the books for the BCHL and a kick-off to bigger and brighter events for the league in the future,B次元官网网址 Cocker added.

A schedule of the weekendB次元官网网址檚 festivities can be found



logan.lockhart@pentictonwesternnews.com



Logan Lockhart

About the Author: Logan Lockhart

I joined Black Press Media in 2021 after graduating from a pair of Toronto post-secondary institutions and working as a sports reporter for several different outlets.
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