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2 BC HOCKEY 2010 TIER 2 PEE WEE CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 2010 HOSTED BY: PENTICTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Page 2 of 28

3 WELCOME TO THE PENTICTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BC HOCKEY PEE WEE TIER 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 PAGE INFORMATION 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 COMMIT TEE CONTACTS 5 TEAM LIASONS 6 EMERGENCY SERVICES 7 ITINERARY 8 ACCOMMODATION 9 SCHEDULE TEMPLATE 10 WARM UP/GAME SHEET PROCEDURES 11 EQUIPMENT CHECK LIST 12 SHOPPING 13 S PORT STORES/DRUG STORES RESTAURANTS 19 MAP TO MEMORIAL ARENA 20 M AP TO MCLAREN ARENA 21 MAP TO SOEC 22 HISTORY OF PENTICTON 23 LOCATION & AREA 24 PENTICTON AREA MAP 25 THINGS TO DO PENTICTON VEE S HISTORY Page 3 of 28

4 COMMITTEE CONTACTS TOURNAMENT REPRESENTATIVE PMHA REP & TOURNAMENT CHAIR NAME PHONE Blaine Peterson TOURNAMENT CO CHAIR Lorraine MacMillan B.C. HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVE Howard Letroy TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE Championship Operations Doreen Konno Fundraising & Promotions Lorraine MacMillan Accomodations & Banquet Betsy Hogg Concessions Ted VanTroyen Merchandising Stephanie Iannone Page 4 of 28

5 TEAM LIAS ONS TEAM LIASON CONTACT CRANBROOK PAM ANDERSON anderson VANCOUVER ISLAND ROLAND HOLOWAY LOWER MAINLAND #1 JOHN BUCKLEY LOWER MAINLAND #2 JEN PALLET NORTH CENTRAL CLIFF SHORTREED NE/YUKON/FORT ST. JOHN BLAINE PETERSON OKANAGAN DORREN KONNO PENTICTON BETSY HOGG Practice Ice: If you would like to book additional practice ice please contact Kari Potter at the South Okanagan Event Centre with the contact information below. The Penticton Minor Hockey Association or the Host Committee will be unable to book ice for you so if necessary please contact Kari Potter. Contact: Kari Potter Executive Assistant South Okanagan Events Centre Phone: Page 5 of 28

6 EMERGENCY SERVICES HOSPITALS PENTICTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL 550 CARMI AVE V2A 3G TOLL FREE: MEDICAL CLINICS APPLE PLAZA WALK IN CLINIC # MAIN STREET V2A 5H PEACH CITY MEDICAL CLINIC 3090 SKAHA LAKE ROAD Page 6 of 28

7 CHAMPIONSHIP ITINERARY Coaches/Managers Meeting Date: March 6, 2010 Check In: 4:00PM Meeting: 4:30PM Place: Days Inn Officials Meeting Date: March 6, 3pm Place: Days Inn Player/Coaches/Managers & Officials Banquet Date: March 6, 6:30PM Place: Lakeside Resort & Casino (Players, Coaches, Managers & Officials Only) Opening Ceremonies Date: March 7, 7:00PM Place: Memorial Arena Page 7 of 28

8 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION: BEST WESTERN INN AT PENTICTON 3180 SKAHA LAKE ROAD, V2A 6G DAYS INN PENTICTON 152 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, V2A 5Y PENTICTON LAKESIDE RESORT 21 LAKESHORE DRIVE W., V2A 7M ROOMS ARE PRE BOOKED PLEASE CONTACT: BETSY HOGG BHOGG@BESTWESTERN.BC.CA Page 8 of 28

9 TOURNAMENT DRAW IS DEVELOPED BY BC HOCKEY NOT PENTICTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION OR HOST COMMITTEE. Page 9 of 28

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12 SHOPPING IN PENTICTON MARKETPLACE IGA 1160 GOVERNMENT STREET PENTICTON BC SAFEWAY MAIN STREET SOUTH MAIN MARKET 3010 S. MAIN STREET QUALITY GREENS FARM MARKET 300 RIVERSIDE DRIVE COBS BREAD/BAKERY RIVERSIDE DRIVE THE BENCH MARKET 368 VANCOUVER AVE REAL CANADIAN WHOLESALE 200 CARMI AVE SAVE ON FOODS MAIN STREET (CHERRY LANE MALL) WHOLE FOODS MARKET MAIN STREET M&M MEAT SHOPS SKAHA LAKE ROAD T BONES MEAT MARKET RIVERSIDE DRIVE FOODLAND PENTICTON 698 W. WESTMINISTER AVE Page 12 of 28

13 SPORTS STORES/SKATE SHARPENING CANADIAN TIRE 960 RAILWAY STREET SPORT CHECK 2701 SKAHA LAKE ROAD GAMETIME SPORTS 500 RAILWAY STREET APEX SKI SHOP 1055 WESTMINISTER AVE W DRUG STORES LONDON DRUGS (CHERRY LANE MALL) SHOPPERS DRUG MART 1301 MAIN STREET SKAHA PHARMACY 3030 SKAHA LAKE ROAD WAL MART 275 GREEN AVE W CANADA SAFEWAY PHARMACY 1301 MAIN STREET ZELLERS PHARMACY 2210 MAIN STREET Page 13 of 28

14 RESTAURANTS FAMILY BOSTON PIZZA 1900 MAIN STREET EARLS RESTAURANT 1848 MAIN STREET MYKONO S PIZZA & SPAGHETTI 329 MAIN STREET SHADES ON MAIN 1909 MAIN STREET THE PASTA FACTORY 236 MARTIN STREET CHINA PALACE 1933 MAIN STRET JOEY S ONLY 2436 SKAHA LAKE ROAD RICKY S ALL DAY GRILL CHERRY LANE MALL WHITE SPOT 1770 MAIN STREET DENNY S RESTAURANT 939 BURNABY AVE Page 14 of 28

15 SPECIALTY THEOS GREEK DINING 687 MAIN STREET LA CASA OUZERIA GREEK 190 MAIN STREET THE HOODED MERGANSER 21 LAKESHORE DRIVE PENTICOTN, BC LOST MOOSE LODGE SALTY S BEACH HOUSE 1000 LAKESHORE DRIVE BLACK PEARL LOUNGE & OYSTER BAR 1000 LAKESHORE DRIVE VILLA ROSA 795 WESTMINISTER AVE W B OGNERS OF PENTICTON 302 W. ECKHARDT AVE T HE DREAM CAFÉ 67 FRONT STREET WHEAT GRASS CAFÉ 1770 MAIN STREET BLACK IRON GRILL & STEAKHOUSE 152 RIVERSIDE DRIVE CUBBY HOLE 130 W. WESTMINISTER AVE Page 15 of 28

16 JAPAN ES E ISSHIN JAPANESE DELI 449 MAIN STREET LEES OVERSEAS RESTAURANT 139 WESTMINISTER AVE GINZA JAPANESE 74 FRONT STREET TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 786 W. WESTMINISTER AVE EVERGREEN SUSHI & SALAD BAR 187 WESTMINISTER AVE ORIGAMI JAPANESE 2111 MAIN STREET PUBS/BARS BARLEY MILL PUB & BISTRO 2460 SKAHA LAKE ROAD MARTINI S ON MAIN 260 MARTIN STREET KETTLE VALLEY STATION PUB 1070 W. ECKHARDT AVE A NTHONY S PUB 3502 SKAHA LAKE ROAD JOSE S PEPPER CLUB CAFÉ 399 MAIN STREET T HE BARKING PARROTT 21 LAKESHORE DRIVE Page 16 of 28

17 FAST FOOD A & W 1636 MAIN STREET (CHERRY LANE LOCATION) BURGER KING 1717 MAIN STREET KFC 1897 MAIN STREET TIM HORTONS 234 MAIN STREET WESTMINISTER AVE SKAHA LAKE ROAD QUIZNOS 2050 MAIN STREET MCDONALDS 1804 MAIN STREET OR IN WALMART WENDY S 1303 MAIN STREET SUBWAY 1636 MAIN STREET MARTIN STREET CHERRY LANE MALL TACO TIME 2050 MAIN STREET TRIPLE O S 697 ECKHARDT AVE Page 17 of 28

18 CA NADIAN 2 FOR MARTIN STREET MURRAY S PIZZA 625 MAIN STREET LITTLE CAESARS 1413 MAIN STREET PIZZA HUT 1402 MAIN STREET PIZZA Y AKI S PIZZA & SUBS 723 MAIN STREET D OMINO S PIZZA 2050 MAIN STREET PANAGO PIZZA 1848 M AIN STREET ITALIANO S PIZZA 702 MAIN STREET COFFEE SHOPS TIM HORTONS 234 MAIN STREET WESTMINISTER AVE SKAHA LAKE ROAD STARBUCKS CHERRY LANE MALL 202 MAIN STREET 118 RIVERSIDE DRIVE (DRIVE THRU) JACK KELLY S COFFEE 1100 OVERNMENT STREET PACIFIC BRIMM 399 MAIN STREET Page 18 of 28

19 RECREATION CENTRES MEMORIAL ARENA 3999 POWER STREET Page 19 of 28

20 MCLAREN PARK ARENA 1350 KING STREET Page 20 of 28

21 SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE 853 ECKHARDT AVE E Page 21 of 28

22 THE HISTORY OF PENTICTON Pen tic ton, or snpintktn as translated from the interior Salish language of the Okanagan First Nations, means "a place to live forever" (the commonly accepted translation) or "a place to live year round". Tom Ellis, the first Non Native settler in the area, took the meaning to heart and settled here in Tom Ellis, from England, planned the formulation of the new town. In 1892, a townsite was laid out around the Smith Street area. The street is now called Front Street, home to many unique stores and boutiques. By 1907, Penticton had grown to the bountiful size of 600 residents, and was officially recognized by the British Columbia Government as a municipal district. In the teens, the building of the Kettle Valley Railroad increased the population to around 1500 people. By 1921 the city was 4,000 strong, but it took until 1948 for Penticton to gain City Status. The early days were difficult for road travel, but with the proliferation of the automobile and the constant increase in population, road building was in full force by the 1920's. Prior to this, travel was done primarily by water, up and down the Okanagan Lake, which runs from Vernon in the north to its southern tip at Penticton. Much of this travel was aboard the S.S. Sicamous. Although not the first, but probably the most famous stern wheeler to grace Okanagan Lake, the S.S. Sicamous was known as the Queen of the Lake. She was built in Port Harbor in Ontario and assembled in Okanagan Landing for her maiden voyage on July 1st, also Canada's birthday, in Many of the servicemen heading for WWI began their journey aboard the S.S Sicamous. Demoted to carrying freight in 1935, was then retired two fruit seasons later. Penticton purchased her from Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1949 for $1. There have been many historic moments throughout the years. In 1911, Wade's General Store, owned and built by founder Tom Ellis' brother in Law A.H. Wade, burnt down, never to be replaced. In 1917, women get the well deserved right to vote. Alcohol becomes illegal in B.C. In 1922, Dave Riordan is in high spirits as his new house is completed. In 1942, most of the city was submerged by a spring flood. In December 1950, Penticton was shocked by a plane crash. In March 1955, the Penticton Vee's hockey team brought home the World Cup after defeating the U.S.S.R 5 0. Many changes have come to Penticton. The city now has a population of approximately 33,000 and continues to grow. Still, if you listen hard on a quiet night, you can almost hear the horn of one of the old steamwheelers, announcing its arrival on the beach. Page 22 of 28

23 LOCATION AND AREA The City is located in BC's south centre region, collectively known as the Okanagan Valley or simply the Okanagan. It is renowned the world over as one of the most pleasant areas in Canada in which to live. The valley is the northern extension of the Columbia River basin, and forms a high temperate desert area in Canada. From the Town of Osoyoos at the United States border to Salmon Arm at the northern extreme, the Valley stretches over 200 km, yet averages only 10 km wide for most of that distance. Most of the South Okanagan area falls within the jurisdiction of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS), which includes the City of Penticton. It is estimated there are now over a quarter of a million people living in the Okanagan. The area has become a prime residential destination for small business relocations due to the gentle climate, excellent transportation and the availability of world class recreational opportunities. The Okanagan offers business and investment opportunities in a location that is second to none. Penticton is located at latitude 49 degrees, 28'; longitude 119 degrees, 36'. The city's area is 4,447 hectares (about 17.5 square miles). The elevation at the Penticton Regional Airport is meters (1,130 ft.) above sea level. Okanagan Lake is one of British Columbia's best known and largest warm water lakes. The lake is over 120 km long and connects the three major urban centres of Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton. Okanagan Lake has also gained an international reputation as the home of the famous lake monster Ogopogo. Skaha Lake, located at Penticton's south end is over 24 km long and also offers warm waters to enjoy. Many relax by floating down the 6 km long river channel that connects Okanagan Lake to Skaha Lake. Page 23 of 28

24 PENTICTON AND AREA MAP Page 24 of 28

25 THINGS TO DO PEN MAR CINEMA 361 MARTIN STREET SUN COUNTRY BOWLING 1035 WESTMINISTER AVE E ACTION ADVENTURE PAINTBALL ( INDOOR) 550 W. ECKHARDT AVE GOT U APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT APEX THE DOMINION RADIO ASTROPHYSICAL OVSERVATORY 717 WHITE LAKE ROAD C UE S GAME ROOM 342 MAIN STREET PENTICTON MUSEUM & ARCHIVES 785 MAIN STREET SKAHA ROCK ADVENTURES Suite 204, Martin St. Penticton, BC V2A 5L Page 25 of 28

26 PENTICTON VEE S HISTORY In 1955 the Penticton Vs were a small town hockey team that belonged to all of Canada. This "Gas House Gang" from the Okanagan peach country (the team's nickname refers to three varieties of peaches grown in Penticton) was a fairy tale dream come true. The hard nosed hockey team from a town then of 14,000 went to Germany, conquered mighty Russia and avenged a stinging Canadian defeat the previous year and, for one glorious year, rule the amateur world of hockey. The Vs had qualified for their trip to the World Hockey Championships in 1954 when they defeated the Sudbury Wolves in one of the most gutgrabbing, nail biting Allan Cup series in history. At one point in the series the Vs were within 12 seconds of elimination. Yet victory was an obsession for the Vs. Defeat was not an option in their minds. They won their Allan Cup and in 1955 they went to Dusseldorf, Germany for the World Championships The boys from Penticton were not just going to Europe looking for a world championship. No, they're task was much more important than that. They were there with the singular purpose of beating the surprise reigning champions from Russia and return amateur glory to Canada where they, and everyone else in the country, felt it rightfully belonged. They were a rag tag bunch if there ever was one. The team was composed of former pros and home grown kids. Their hockey was far from a beautiful finesse game, no nothing like that. They played brutally physical hockey, a style that drew much ire from media, fans and teams in Europe. Page 26 of 28

27 The backbone of the team were a trio of brothers, Grant, Bill and Dick Warwick. Grant, a gnarled, scarred former NHL rookie of the year was the playing coach and inspirational force of the team. Bill was a husky bully who scored goals by the bushelfull, but usually only after intimidating the opponents with high elbows. Dick, the youngest of the three, was the choir boy of the bunch, said to be a graceful skater with a sharpshooter's aim. Slender Ivan McLelland was the goalkeeper. The rest of the team was made up of long forgotten names: Hal Tarala, Crusher Conway, Jim Middleton, Jim Fairburn, Doug Kilburn, Mike Shabaga, Bernie Bathgate, Jack MacDonald and George McAvoy. The crew's task was mindbogglingly enormous, as representing Canada at the Worlds was never more important. The Russians shocked the world by dusting off Canada, the only hockey power at the time, in their very first World Championship, the year prior in They played an amazing brand of hockey, declaring to the world that they were as good if not better than Canada at hockey, setting up a rivalry that runs to this day. Grant Warwick knew the task was not going to be easy. He knew the only way to beat Russia (he was not even so much concerned with the making the finals as much as defeating the Ruskies) his team would have to out hit and out muscle the Soviet team made of men from the armed services. He set up a rigorous pre tournament schedule of exhibition games, which, purposely or not, served to spread the word around Europe about the aggressiveness of the Canadian team. Both the Soviets and the Vs rattled off perfect 7 0 records, setting up the final game of the tournament, conveniently against each other, as the championship game. The winner won the championship, the loser lost so much more than just a game. A reported 10,000 spectators somehow filled the 7000 seat Krefeld Arena on the outskirts of Dusseldorf to witness a game so filled with tension that no one would forget this game. It was obvious who the fans wanted to win. The Vs' bully tactics did not sit well in Germany. Page 27 of 28

28 The game itself was no contest. Say what you want about the Vs tactics, but the Soviets were no match for the Penticton boys on this night. The Vs intimidated the Russians with lusty checking checking early in the game, causing the Russians to shy away. "They quit on us, quit dead cold," barked Grant Warwick. "We banged 'em around good and hard and after we jumped into a 3 0 lead in the second period, that was it. Mike Shabaga scored in each of the first two periods. Bill Warwick also scored twice, with George McAvoy putting the game out of reach with the fifth goal in the third period. Goalie McLelland took care of everything else, turning aside all Soviet shots for his 4th shutout in the 8 game tournament. His puny 0.75 GAA led the tournament. Bill Warwick led the way as the tournament's top scorer, tallying 14 goals and 22 points. The V's outscored their opposition by a combined score of The V's victory led to almost more relief than joy. "We won. Thank god we won," Grant Warwick was quoted saying. His team had just gone through a schedule of 16 games in 19 nights (including exhibition games), all on unfriendly European soil. And they carried the weight of a nation while doing so. Back in Penticton there was much joy following the game. The town came to a virtual standstill until after the game when everyone jammed downtown to celebrate together. The next day in Ottawa, Parliament put off all serious business while the Speaker of the House boasted about the new world champions. Governor General Vincent Massey, Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and other politicians sent congratulatory telegrams. When the club returned to Canada they received a national welcome not often seen in Canada, for any event. Page 28 of 28