"We are excited to be starting our season in Penticton against the defending U Sports Champion University of Alberta Golden Bears," said Sven Butenschon, Head Coach, UBC Thunderbirds. "With a strong Golden Bear and Thunderbird alumni following in the Okanagan, we are expecting a great atmosphere for these competitive, high-caliber games."
"The Young Stars Classic is a fantastic tournament and the City of Penticton does a tremendous job as host," said Trevor Linden, Canucks President of Hockey Operations. "While the format and participating teams has changed, fans can still expect a lot of excitement and a high level of competition from both top prospects and elite university programs."
Canucks and Jets prospects expected to participate in the tournament include:
Full tournament rosters and information will be posted on
canucks.com/youngstars
and
SOEC.ca
as they become available. Please note rosters are subject to change. Ticket packages are available online at
ValleyFirstTix.com
, by phone at 1-877-763-2849 or in person at the South Okanagan Events Centre Valley First Box Office.
For complete package details please visit
SOEC.ca
. Single game tickets will go on sale at a later date. This year's off-ice festivities include a
Minor Hockey Day
featuring a Party on the Plaza with games, food, music, entertainment, and skills development camps for BC minor hockey players.
