Report: Hockey championship brought $7.8M in economic benefit to Penticton
The 16-day tournament drew 8,544 attendees and 106 teams, while local businesses gained from visitor spending, organizers said.
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Student-athlete hockey tournament delivers record economic impact of $7.8M for Penticton - The Similkameen Spotlight
An annual student-athlete hockey tournament that brings teams from across Canada and the U.S. to Penticton had a record year in 2026. Data released by the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) states that its Western Championships from March 7 to 22 had a local economic impact of $7.8 million. The tournament featured 106 teams, welcoming thousands of visitors to the city over two weeks. “Beyond the excitement on the ice, the tournament cre…
Student-athlete hockey tournament delivers record economic impact of $7.8M for Penticton
An annual student-athlete hockey tournament that brings teams from across Canada and the U.S. to Penticton had a record year in 2026. Data released by the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) states that its Western Championships from March 7 to 22 had a local economic impact of $7.8 million. The tournament featured 106 teams, welcoming thousands of visitors to the city over two weeks. “Beyond the excitement on the ice, the tournament cre…
Report: Hockey championship brought $7.8M in economic benefit to Penticton
The 2026 Canadian Sport School Hockey League Western Championships generated a record $7.8 million in economic impact for Penticton, according to event organizers and the City of Penticton. The tournament, which was held March 7-22 at the South Okanagan Events Centre complex, attracted a record 8,54...
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