BCHL 60th Anniversary
The BCHL’s 60th Anniversary Event is the centrepiece of the league’s overall plans to celebrate its 60th season of existence.
The BCHL has been an integral part of this province’s culture since it began all the way back in 1961 and has grown into one of the most competitive and talent-laden junior hockey leagues in the world, producing high-end hockey players and even better young men who go on to pursue an education at some of the best schools in North America, while playing high-level collegiate hockey.
Come celebrate with us at our three-day event in Penticton, B.C. have a number of initiatives and activities planned that will give our fans, players, staff and sponsors the chance to take a look back and honour our rich hockey history.
All on-ice activities (with the exception of the Top Prospects Game) will be held at the brand-new outdoor ice surface located in downtown Penticton.
Join us January 14th – 16th, 2021 for a full weekend celebrating :
- BCHL Top Prospects Game
- Outdoor 3-on-3 BCHL All Star Game
- Outdoor Skills competition with BCHL All-Stars
- Alumni Game featuring BCHL Alumni and former NHL players
- Save Pond Hockey and the Climate and Sport Initiative
- Minor Hockey Events
- Fundraiser Dinner
- Live Music
- Fan and community activities
BCHL Top Prospects & All Stars
Michael Abgrall – Surrey Eagles 
Bradly Nadeau – Penticton Vees 
Eli Barnett – Victoria Grizzlies 
Ethan Bono – Alberni Valley Bulldogs 
Tyson Jugnauth – West Kelowna Warriors 
Emanuelson Charbonneau –
Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Matthew Wood – Victoria Grizzlies
SAVE POND HOCKEY:
CLIMATE & SPORT INITIATIVE
The Climate and Sport Initiative is bringing star athletes, sports enthusiasts, and sustainability experts together to take on the greatest opponent of our time. Play hockey, win prizes, and meet top players, while protecting your community for future generations. Let’s stick it to climate change!
As partners of the 60th anniversary weekend, The Climate & Sport Initiative and the Save Pond Hockey movement will be sending Olympic Gold Medalist Hayley Wickenheiser, along with a few of her former teammates, to participate in the weekend of activities here in Penticton. Their involvement will include participation in the community skate, the BC Hockey girls focused events, as well as our ‘Ride to the Rink’ event, utilizing the bike lane in Penticton.
Meghan Agosta 
Sami Jo Small 
Jim Kyte 
Haley Wickenheiser
BCHL 60th Anniversary Weekend Events
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Friday Jan 14, 2022
3:00pm – 5:00pm Community Skate (Outdoor Rink)
6:00pm – 8:00pm BCHL Top Prospects Game (SOEC)
Saturday Jan 15, 2022
9:00am – 12:00pm Minor Hockey Camps
11:30am – 12:30pm “Ride to Rink” (Save Pond Hockey)
1:00pm – 2:00pm BCHL Skills competition (Outdoor Rink)
2:30pm – 3:30pm Alumni Game
4:00pm – 6:00pm BCHL 3-on-3 All Star Series
4:00pm – 9:30pm Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Concert
6:30pm – 9:00pm Community Skate (Outdoor Rink)
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
10:00am – 1:00pm Community Skate (Outdoor Rink)
*Start times of events may be subject to change.
BCHL 60th Anniversary Event
Accommodation Special Rates
| Accommodator | Special Rate | Booking Instructions |
| Days Inn | $89 | 250-493-6616 ask for BCHL rate |
| Bowmont Motel | $85-129 | 250-490-0231 or info@bowmontmotel.com ask for “BCHL60” |
| Spanish Villa | $85-129 | 250-492-2922 or info@spanishvillaresort.ca ask for “BCHL60” |
| Hotel Penticton | $99-135 | 1-800-665-5177 ask for “staycation rate” |
| Sandman Inn Penticton | $115-155 | 1-800-SANDMAN ask for BCHL60 or online booking code 386697 |
| Tiki Shores Resort | $99-159 | 1-866-492-8769 ask for BCHL60 |
| Okanagan Lakefront Resort | 20% off ($87) | 250-462-4218 ask for BCHL 60th anniversary celebration discount **Two Night Minimum Stay** |
| Best Western Inn Penticton | $109-119 | 250-493-0311 ask for BCHL event preferred rate |
| The Ramada by Wyndham Penticton Hotel & Suites | $97 – 157 | 250-492-8926 Ext 0 (Speak with the front desk) Quote Group Block Code: 2201BCHLSE |
