The Penticton Vees Junior Hockey Club home rink is the South Okanagan Events Centre. What better way to spend your winter holiday than catching a Penticton Vees’ Game during your stay in Penticton.
In March, 2025, the Vees were granted an expansion franchise in the Western Hockey League and they will play their inaugural season in 2025-26. After 60 plus years of success at the Junior A level, the Vees are excited for the “Next Chapter,” as they enter the WHL. The WHL consists of 23 Member Clubs located throughout Western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Established in 1966-67, the WHL has been a leading developer of NHL player talent for nearly 60 years.
The Penticton Vees’ rich hockey history dates back to 1955 when they won the World Championship over the Soviet Union as a Senior Team. The Vees spent over 60 years in the British Columbia Hockey League, winning 14 league championships, including their last in 2023. Now the Vees embark on their first WHL season come September 2025.
The Vees inaugural season is coming, don’t miss an opportunity to watch exciting WHL action at the SOEC this winter. Single game pricing will be released in September, but season tickets are available by visiting wwww.valleyfirsttix.com
