US EditionPenticton BCHL franchise could 'take a hiatus' if no relocation secured
- The Penticton Vees ended their 64-year BCHL tenure with a playoff loss on May 12, 2025, marking their final BCHL game in Penticton, British Columbia.
- This conclusion follows the announcement made in March 2025 that the Junior A club would relocate since Penticton is gaining a Western Hockey League expansion team starting the 2025-26 season.
- The new WHL franchise in Penticton will play in the league's Western Conference and host its home games at the South Okanagan Events Centre, which has a seating capacity of 5,000, while retaining the "Vees" name from the former BCHL team.
- BCHL communications director Jesse Adamson emphasized the importance of carefully planning the relocation to support the league’s ongoing development, while the BCHL confirmed that although relocation is still intended, no agreement has been reached as of May 14.
- Without securing a new market for the Junior A team, the BCHL indicated the Penticton franchise could potentially take a hiatus starting with the upcoming season.
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Sicamous Eagle Valley NewsEnd of an era: Penticton Vees fall to Brooks Bandits in final BCHL game
Penticton, which is joining the WHL, was eliminated in Game 6 of the Interior Conference finals
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Game Recap: Vees season ends with Game Six loss in Brooks
Photo: Matt Piotrowski The Penticton Vees season came to an end on Monday, after their 3-1 loss to the Brooks Bandits in Game Six of the Interior Conference Final, at Centennial Regional Arena. The Bandits win the best-of-seven series in seven games and advance to the BCHL Final. The loss also means the Vees 64-year history in the BCHL, which dates back to 1961, has come to an end, as the team prepares to join the WHL for the 2025-26 season. Cato
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