October 4, 2024
BCHL AND VANCOUVER CANUCKS ANNOUNCE ‘PARTY ON THE PLAZA’ ACTIVATIONS FOR SHOWCASE EVENT
LANGLEY, B.C. – The BCHL and the Vancouver Canucks have revealed the community events taking place during the 2024 BCHL Showcase Oct. 13 to 17 in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
There will be four marquee games where the Canucks will host a ‘Party on the Plaza’ event for the community, starting 1.5 hours before puck drop.
Games in Abbotsford will be held at the Abbotsford Centre, home of the Canucks American Hockey League affiliate, while the Chilliwack games take place at the Chilliwack Coliseum, home of the BCHL’s Chiefs.
The marquee games include:
- Sunday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. (event opener): Cowichan Valley Capitals vs. Vernon Vipers (Abbotsford)
- Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m.: West Kelowna Warriors vs. Chilliwack Chiefs (Chilliwack)
- Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.: Okotoks Oilers vs. Penticton Vees (Abbotsford)
- Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. (event closer): Chilliwack Chiefs vs. Spruce Grove Saints (Chilliwack)
All ‘Party on the Plaza’ events will include Canucks alumni, team mascot Fin and engaging activities, including shooter tutor inflatables, yard games (axe throwing and Connect 4), a photo booth, music and more.
In-game presentations will include the voice of the Canucks, PA Announcer, Al Murdoch, Canucks DJ, Canucks in-game host, a siren crank, and more!
The event opener on Sunday in Abbotsford will include an Archway Food Drive. By donating, fans will be entered to win various Canucks prizing. The Chilliwack events on Tuesday and Thursday will feature ball hockey games and alumni signings. Kirk McLean and other notable Canucks alumni will be in attendance throughout the week.
Tickets to the Showcase are on sale now, with day passes just $12. Click here to purchase tickets.
Click here to view the full event schedule.
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About the BCHL:
Sending more players on to Division I college hockey every season than any other hockey league in Canada, the BCHL has established itself as a national leader in the development of young student athletes. Considering approximately a third of today’s NHL is made up of NCAA alumni, the BCHL has become a breeding ground for some the sport’s most elite and successful players. In 2023-24 alone, there were a BCHL-record 292 players in the league with NCAA Division I scholarships. The BCHL is also a leader in player safety, with a full-time Department of Player Safety, as well as a league-wide independent Safe Sport Officer and an individual Athlete Advocate assigned to all 21 teams.
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Media Contact:
Jesse Adamson
Director, Communications & Events
BC Hockey League
604-354-0035
