For the second year in a row, the BCHL’s brightest stars laced up their skates on Penticton’s outdoor rink Saturday, Jan. 20, for the league’s annual all-star weekend.
Thousands of locals and tourists alike took in the festivities next to city hall, as 20 of the league’s top players participated in a skills competition and three-on-three tournament.
A trio of Penticton Vees — Ryan MacPherson, Callum Arnott and Will Ingemann — stepped on the ice to loud ovations from the hometown crowd.
Ingemann, a rookie goaltender, stood out when he made eight consecutive saves to start the league’s breakaway relay.
Two players from each of the Interior and Coastal conferences took part in four different drills.
Other events included the fastest skater, hardest shot, and agility/passing challenge.
The skills competition was succeeded by the BCHL Alumni and Friends Game and the three-on-three all-star tournament, featuring the same players who participated in the aforementioned drills.
BCHL regular-season action returns on Wednesday, Jan. 24.
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