South Okanagan Events Centre

South Okanagan Events Centre
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Address853 Eckhardt Avenue West
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 9C4
Coordinates49°29′42″N 119°36′24″W / 49.494946°N 119.606545°W / 49.494946; -119.606545
OwnerCity of Penticton
OperatorGlobal Spectrum
CapacityIce hockey: 4,701
Concerts: 6,432
Construction
OpenedSeptember 14, 2008
Construction costC$56.16 million
Tenants
Penticton Vees (BCHL) (2008–present)

The South Okanagan Events Centre is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. It is home to the Penticton Vees ice hockey team. The arena opened to the public in September 2008. Previously, the Vees played at Penticton Memorial Arena.

The centre hosted the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian national women's curling championship from January 27 to February 4.

Young Stars Rookie Tournament

The centre is home to the Young Stars Rookie Tournament, which is an annual tournament featuring rookies and prospects from the Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers.

Preceded by Home of the
Penticton Vees 		Succeeded by
current arena


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