Okanagan Hockey Groupย was founded by Larry Lund in 1963 inย Penticton, BC Canada.ย Over the years, Okanagan Hockey Group became an icon in the hockey camp industry and has grown today to be the longest-operating hockey camp in the world.
2023 marked the 60thย anniversary of Penticton Summer Hockey Camps!
Okanagan Hockey Campsย have operated camps in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, England, Scotland, and Denmark.
Over the years, Penticton has hosted players from over 30 different countries. The camp has had hundreds of former and existing NHL players attend over the years as players or as on-ice instructors. Okanagan Hockey Camps currently offer summer hockey camps in Penticton, Kelowna, Calgary, and Edmonton.
In 2002, Okanagan Hockey Academy was established as the first hockey-specific sport school recognized byย BC Hockeyย andย Hockey Canada. OHA has been built on experience, knowledge, and passion for our game.
OHA Pentictonย started with one team and has now expanded to 7 teams: U15, U15 Prep, U17, U17 Prep, U18 Prep, U18 Female Prep Black, and U18 Female Prep.
In 2008, OHG expanded its operations to St Polten, Austria.ย Okanagan Hockey Europeย provides North American Style Professional coaching for their 5 Teams ranging from U15-U20. Teams compete in multiple European leagues.
In 2014, OHG and theย WHLย partnered to establish theย WHL Combines. WHL Combines is a specially designed on and off-ice testing system using high-performanceย Sporttestingย equipment that allows athletes to establish baseline results and then continue testing against the baseline. Based on individual results, trainers are able development training plans tailored to the playerโs areas to improve.
In 2015, OHG added its third Hockey Academy to the family by launchingย OHA Edmonton. Through a partnership with theย Royal Glenora Clubย and the Kinsman Twin Arenas, OHA Edmonton gives student-athletes in Alberta the opportunity to train within their home province and continue to participate in a familiar education system. Athletes attendย Vimy Ridge Academy, the educational home of OHA Edmonton. Our U15, U15 Prep, U17, U17 Prep, U18 Prep and U18 Prep Female teams play, practice, and train at the Royal Glenora Club and the Kinsmen Twin Arenas.
In 2018,ย Okanagan Hockey Ontarioย was established in the town of Whitby, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Competing in the CSSHL Eastern Division, OHO, which offers a U18 Prep, U16 Prep and U15 team is partnered with Elite Training Systems (ETS) and Henry Street High School.
The latest academy to be added to our global operations isย Okanagan Hockey Colorado. Established in 2022, and fully sanctioned by USA Hockey, Okanagan Hockey Colorado brings the academic and athletic model of the Okanagan Hockey Group to Centennial, Colorado.
Currently offering a 13O, 14U, 15O, 16U and a 18U team, Okanagan Hockey Colorado is partnered with Drill House Sports Center (DHSC), a team facility dedicated to the progression of its athletes. OHC players attend the Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado, and participate in an Exhibition Series in Western Canada with CSSHL teams.
OHAโs success can be seen through ourย Alumniย who have moved on to play at the WHL, Junior A, University, and International levels. With the vast amount of knowledge and incredible network throughout our staff, our athletes have the inside track to move on to the next level.
For more information on Okanagan Hockey Group, please contactย info@okanaganhockey.comย or call 888-844-6611
