Summerland Jr A Hockey Society

09/18/2026

IT’S FINALLY HERE. Junior hockey is back in Summerland!

Tonight, the Summerland Jets make franchise history as we hit the ice for our first regular season game and welcome the Osoyoos Coyotes to Summerland Arena.

But opening night starts well before puck drop.

Join us outside the arena beginning at 5:00pm for our community tailgate party with live music from Dane Bateman, family activities and special guests including former Team Canada Women’s National Team coach Nancy Wilson, former Hockey Canada CEO Bob Nicholson, former NHL goaltender Andy Moog and BCHC Commissioner Jeff Dubois.

Doors open at 6:15pm, followed by warm-up at 6:25pm and the first on-ice introduction of the Summerland Jets inaugural roster. Penticton Indian Band Chief Greg Gabriel, Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes and Bonaparte First Nation Chief Frank Antoine will join us for the ceremonial puck drop before the Jets and Coyotes get underway at 7:00pm.

Fans will also have the opportunity to sign our Thank You to Summerland Heroes banner before it is brought to centre ice during the first intermission as we recognize local firefighters and first responders.

Thanks to Nesters Market Summerland, kids 12 and under attend regular-season home games FREE when accompanied by an adult.

This is the first one. Be in the building.
Tickets are available at summerlandjets.com.

Can’t make it to the rink? Watch live with a subscription to FloHockey.tv.

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

Thank you to our new Founders Club Member, Taryn and
Justin Brown for stepping in early and helping build the foundation of the Summerland Jets.

Founders Club membership is still open for businesses, families, and community supporters who want to be part of bringing junior hockey back to Summerland.

Join here: https://canva.link/eyitpy346uekald

09/17/2026

The Jets Built On Ice. Now it’s time to bring them home.
Summerland creator Brad Riemer has captured the road to our inaugural season in The Jets Built On Ice, and this Friday, that story moves onto home ice.

The Summerland Jets will play their first-ever regular-season home game on September 18 against the Osoyoos Coyotes, with opening-day celebrations beginning at 5pm in the Summerland Arena parking lot.

The community tailgate will feature live music from local country artist Dane Bateman, family activities, street hockey, a barbecue, Summerland Jets merchandise and community organizations, along with special guests including former Team Canada Women’s National Team coach Nancy Wilson, former Hockey Canada CEO Bob Nicholson, former NHL goaltender Andy Moog and BCHC Commissioner Jeff Dubois.

Fans will also have the opportunity to sign a Thank You to Summerland Heroes banner during the tailgate. The banner will be brought to centre ice during a special first intermission activation honouring the firefighters, first responders and community members who supported Summerland through the Bald Range wildfire.

Following the first on-ice introduction of the inaugural Summerland Jets roster, Penticton Indian Band Chief Greg Gabriel and Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes will join Bonaparte First Nation Chief Frank Antoine for the ceremonial puck drop.

The home opener caps a milestone week for the new community-owned team, with the inaugural 2026/27 roster being unveiled tomorrow ahead of Friday’s game. Warm-up begins at 6:25pm, opening ceremonies start at 7pm and puck drop follows at approximately 7:10pm.

And thanks to Nesters Market Summerland, kids 12 and under attend regular-season home games free all season long when accompanied by an adult. Tickets available at summerlandjets.com
This is the night we’ve been building toward.

Summerland, let’s fill the barn!

09/16/2026

Thank you to Hartwick Heating & Cooling for supporting the inaugural season of the Summerland Jets.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are now available for businesses looking to be part of the team’s first season and support the return of junior hockey to Summerland.

Learn more and apply here: https://canva.link/eyitpy346uekald

09/16/2026

Release: Summerland Jets Ready for First-Ever Home Opener September 18 ~ Community tailgate, special hockey guests and a tribute to Summerland’s first responders will mark the beginning of the Jets’ inaugural home season

The Summerland Jets will play their first-ever regular-season home game Friday, September 18, welcoming the Osoyoos Coyotes to Summerland Arena for a milestone night bringing together hockey, community and a tribute to the people who supported Summerland through the Bald Range wildfire.

Opening-day celebrations begin at 5pm with a community tailgate featuring live music from Dane Bateman, family activities and special guests including former Team Canada Women’s National Team coach Nancy Wilson, former Hockey Canada CEO Bob Nicholson, former NHL goaltender Andy Moog and BCHC Commissioner Jeff Dubois. Penticton Indian Band Chief Greg Gabriel, Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes and Frank Antoine will take part in the ceremonial puck drop following the first on-ice introduction of the Jets’ inaugural roster.

Fans will also be invited to sign a Thank You to Summerland Heroes banner, which will be brought to centre ice during a special first intermission activation honouring local firefighters and first responders.

The home opener caps a milestone week for the new community-owned team, with its inaugural roster being unveiled ahead of Friday’s game. Thanks to Nesters Market Summerland, children 12 and under will also attend regular-season home games free throughout the 2026/27 season when accompanied by an adult.

Summerland creator Brad Riemer has also documented the road to opening night in The Jets Built On Ice, offering an additional look at the people and work behind the Jets’ inaugural season.

Read the release: https://www.archerpr.ca/post/summerland-jets-home-opener

📸: Heiko Ryll

Summerland Jr A Hockey Society

09/16/2026

Thank you to our new Founders Club Member, Chris and Rick Leardo for stepping in early and helping build the foundation of the Summerland Jets.

Founders Club membership is still open for businesses, families, and community supporters who want to be part of bringing junior hockey back to Summerland.

Join here: https://canva.link/eyitpy346uekald

09/15/2026

Thank you to our new Founders Club Member, Dale Tookey for stepping in early and helping build the foundation of the Summerland Jets.

Founders Club membership is open for businesses, families, and community supporters who want to be part of bringing junior hockey back to Summerland.

Join here: https://canva.link/eyitpy346uekald

09/15/2026

BIG news Jets families 🏒
Thanks to the generous support of Nesters Market Summerland, kids 12 and under can attend Summerland Jets regular-season home games for FREE all season long when accompanied by an adult.

It’s one more way we’re making junior hockey affordable, welcoming and accessible for local families while giving the next generation of Jets fans a team to grow up with.

A huge thank you to Nesters Market Summerland for helping bring more kids into the rink and supporting community-owned hockey in Summerland.

Adults, get your tickets at summerlandjets.com. Our season opener is this Friday, September 18th (more details to follow).

Go Jets Go!

*To help us manage attendance and capacity, all kids 12 and under must have a free ticket reserved through ShowPass and must enter the arena with an adult.