Summerland Jets Home Opener Celebration

Name: Summerland Jets Home Opener Celebration
Start: 2026-09-18
End: 2026-09-18
Location: Summerland

The Summerland Jets Home Opener Celebration is a community tailgate event marking the return of junior hockey to Summerland. Held on Friday, September 18, at Summerland Arena, the festivities begin at 5 p.m. with live music, a bouncy castle, street hockey, and barbecue, culminating in the Jets' inaugural season home game at 7 p.m., alongside a tribute to wildfire first responders.

Date: Sep 18, 2026
Location: Summerland

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Highlights

Summerland Jets inaugural home game against Osoyoos Coyotes
Community tailgate celebration with live music, bouncy castle, street hockey, and barbecue
Tribute to firefighters and first responders of the Bald Range wildfire
Appearances by special guests including Stanley Cup champion Andy Moog

The Summerland Jets Home Opener Celebration marks the return of junior hockey to the community after a two-year hiatus. This community tailgate event is scheduled for Friday, September 18, at Summerland Arena, with activities starting at 5 p.m. leading up to the inaugural home game against the Osoyoos Coyotes with a 7 p.m. puck drop.

The celebration will feature live music by Dane Bateman, a bouncy castle, street hockey, a barbecue, and an ice cream truck. Attendees can also expect special guests, including former Canadian women’s national team coach Nancy Wilson, former Hockey Canada CEO Bob Nicholson, and longtime NHL goaltender and three-time Stanley Cup champion Andy Moog.

A significant part of the evening is dedicated to honoring the firefighters and first responders of the Bald Range wildfire. Fans are invited to sign a "Thank You to Summerland Heroes" banner, which will be brought to centre ice during the first intermission. The ceremonial puck drop will involve Penticton Indian Band Chief Greg Gabriel, Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes, and Bonaparte First Nation Chief Frank Antoine. Regular season games are free for children aged 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

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