Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥

Skip to content

PHOTOS: Hardest shot? Fastest skater? BCHL all-stars hit Penticton rink

CityÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s outdoor rink hosts festivities for second time in as many years

For the second year in a row, the BCHLÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s brightest stars laced up their skates on PentictonÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s outdoor rink Saturday, Jan. 20, for the leagueÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s annual all-star weekend.

Thousands of locals and tourists alike took in the festivities next to city hall, as 20 of the leagueÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s top players participated in a skills competition and three-on-three tournament.

A trio of Penticton Vees Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥” Ryan MacPherson, Callum Arnott and Will Ingemann Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥” stepped on the ice to loud ovations from the hometown crowd.

Ingemann, a rookie goaltender, stood out when he made eight consecutive saves to start the leagueÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s breakaway relay.

Two players from each of the Interior and Coastal conferences took part in four different drills.

Other events included the fastest skater, hardest shot, and agility/passing challenge.

The skills competition was succeeded by the BCHL Alumni and Friends Game and the three-on-three all-star tournament, featuring the same players who participated in the aforementioned drills.

BCHL regular-season action returns on Wednesday, Jan. 24.



Logan Lockhart

About the Author: Logan Lockhart

I joined Black Press Media in 2021 after graduating from a pair of Toronto post-secondary institutions and working as a sports reporter for several different outlets.
Read more