The Vancouver Canucks are heading back to Penticton.
On Tuesday, the club announced that for a second consecutive season, they will host their training camp in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre. On-ice sessions will take place between September 18-21, with a full schedule including ice times being announced at a later date.
Here is what the club shared in their official press release:
“We couldn’t be happier with our decision to return to Penticton this fall,” said Jim Rutherford, President, Canucks Sports & Entertainment, Hockey Operations. “The facilities are first rate, the fan support is fantastic and our players, coaches and staff all love what the Okanagan has to offer.”
“The City of Penticton is thrilled to be able to continue our partnership with the Vancouver Canucks,” says Mayor Julius Bloomfield. “We are a passionate hockey community, and the return of the camp is tremendous news. The Canucks and their fans always bring energy and excitement to Penticton, and we can’t wait to welcome friends and visitors alike.”
“We’re excited to welcome back the Vancouver Canucks to Penticton for their training camp,” says Dean Clarke, General Manager of the SOEC. “This camp is a fantastic way to celebrate our partnership with the Canucks, which has spanned over a decade, and gives our community a unique opportunity to see NHL players in action, showcasing world-class hockey right here in the Okanagan. We look forward to continuing this successful partnership and bringing more events like this to our exceptional facilities in the future.”
Penticton has served as the home of the Young Stars Classic — featuring prospects from the Canucks, Oilers, Flames, and Jets — for the past two seasons after the exhibition tournament went on hiatus since 2018. While the Young Stars Classic is no more and will instead be replaced with a prospects showcase between the Canucks and Seattle Kraken, the City of Penticton will still get their Canucks fix before the season begins.
We’ll have full wall-to-wall coverage of training camp right here at CanucksArmy and we already can’t wait to get back out to Penticton for the second year in a row!
