South Okanagan Events Centre

South Okanagan Events Centre
Address	853 Eckhardt Avenue West; Penticton, British Columbia; V2A 9C4
Coordinates	49°29′42″N 119°36′24″W / 49.494946°N 119.606545°W
Owner	City of Penticton
Operator	Global Spectrum
Capacity	Ice hockey: 4,701; Concerts: 6,432
Construction
Opened	September 14, 2008
Construction cost	C$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 Penticton Memorial Arena	Home of the Penticton Vees	Succeeded by current arena

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Construction


Address	853 Eckhardt Avenue West Penticton, British Columbia V2A 9C4
Coordinates	49°29′42″N 119°36′24″W / 49.494946°N 119.606545°W / 49.494946; -119.606545
Owner	City of Penticton
Operator	Global Spectrum
Capacity	Ice hockey: 4,701 Concerts: 6,432
Opened	September 14, 2008
Construction cost	C$56.16 million
Tenants
Penticton Vees (BCHL) (2008–present)