Tournament Details - Pat Quinn Classic Hockey Tournament

Pat Quinn Classic History

Burnaby has hosted an international U15 tournament since 1962 making this one of the longest running tournaments in the world.

In 2015, the tournament was reimagined to honour the legendary Pat Quinn and the Pat Quinn Classic was created. Delivered and supported by hockey and community partnerships, the tournament carries forward the legacy of Pat Quinn and his passion for developing great athletes and leaders. The PQC has established itself as one of the preeminent tournaments in North America.

Supporting and celebrating academic excellence is central to the PQC. To date the tournament has raised over $97,000 for the Pat Quinn Scholarship Fund that supports high performance athletes pursuing postgraduate studies. The fund is managed by Hockey Canada Foundation and more details can be found here. The Vancouver Canucks Alumni Association have been a long time tournament partner and provide five $1,000 scholarships to tournament players annually. For more information on criteria and past winners click here.

Burnaby is a perfect home for the Pat Quinn Classic. Home to the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association and Burnaby Winter Club – Burnaby has the highest ratio of rink per capita in the world. It’s no surprise the city has produced some exceptional hockey players. Joe Sakic, Cliff Ronning, Paul Kariya, Darren McCarty, Chris Joseph, Glenn Anderson, Jack McIlhargey, Karl Alzner, Greg Zanon, Byron Ritchie, Tyler McNealy, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Barzal and Dante Fabbro, all played minor hockey in Burnaby and moved on to the NHL and/or Team Canada.

This tournament is another chapter in Burnaby’s impressive hockey history.

Our Mission

To honor Pat Quinn’s legacy and celebrate the proud history of the tournament in Burnaby, we dedicate ourselves to providing a premier experience for young athletes. We focus on sportsmanship, community involvement, and excellence on and off the ice, affirming this event as a cornerstone of hockey in Burnaby.

Our Vision

Our vision is for the Pat Quinn Classic to be North America’s premier youth hockey tournament, drawing teams from around the world. We aim to provide a competitive yet respectful environment that honors the game’s spirit and the values of its namesake, inspiring participants to excel in hockey and in life.

See the Past Winners and MVPs from previous Pat Quinn Classics

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About Burnaby

BURNABY, BC, CANADA

We recognize the ancestral and unseeded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking people and to extend appreciation for the opportunity to hold our tournament on this territory.

Nestled in the heart of Metro Vancouver, lies the growing, multicultural urban centre of Burnaby.

Burnaby is British Columbia’s third largest city with a population of 230,000 residents hailing from 80 different cultural backgrounds, speaking more than 100 different languages. This international flavour weaves itself through Burnaby’s shopping, restaurants, cultural centres, festivals and neighbourhoods.

With 130 parks, Burnaby is known as a green city. One quarter of the city is lush green park space —the highest percentage for any North American city. These parks house extensive walking, hiking and biking trails, and remarkable natural attractions such as Burnaby Lake, Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area and Deer Lake Park.

METRO VANCOUVER

Burnaby is centrally located in British Columbia’s Metro Vancouver region. The region is comprised of 12 distinct communities, including Vancouver, Richmond and West Vancouver, and totals 2.5 million residents. Together, the communities comprise one of the world’s most cosmopolitan and dynamic cities.

Packed with breathtaking mountains, oceans, lakes, rivers and beaches – the region is renowned for its incomparable natural beauty. The North Shore Mountains rise 5,000 feet from the Pacific Ocean creating an unparalleled, snow-capped backdrop. This provides the venue for a vast array of outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, kayaking, golfing, skiing and snowboarding. Mountains and oceans create the backdrop for some of the region’s most notable attractions such as Stanley Park, Granville Island, Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

GETTING TO BURNABY

Prepare for an unforgettable Pat Quinn Classic experience!

Start organizing your trip to Burnaby now to ensure you don’t miss any of the exciting action. While a full schedule will be released in the fall, teams can anticipate the following parameters around game schedules:

Female & Integrated U13 Divisions:

Start Time: Games will begin as early as 8:00 AM on December 27.
End Time: Championship games will conclude by 8:45 PM on December 30.

Integrated U15 & U17 Divisions:

Start Time: Games will begin as early as 8:00 AM on December 28.
End Time: Championship games will conclude by 6:00 PM on December 31.

CAR

Centrally located in Metro Vancouver, Burnaby is easily accessible via most major highways and roadways including Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 E, Lougheed Highway (BC-7), Barnet Highway, West Hastings Street, East 1st Avenue, and Marine Drive (Vancouver). Driving by car will allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of Metro Vancouver, and the Province of British Columbia.

PLANE

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) welcomes over 19+ million people annually, and is a quick 25 minutes from Burnaby by car or taxi, and easily reachable by transit. Please note, while the Vancouver International Airport is the most popular airport and closest to Burnaby, there are other regional airports in the area.

FERRY

If you’re coming from Vancouver Island, Burnaby is roughly 45 minutes from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal by car via BC-17 and BC-1A W/BC-99A N, and roughly 30 minutes by car from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 E. Enjoying a ferry ride from Vancouver Island, with fresh air and beautiful scenery, is just the perfect way to arrive at Burnaby, BC.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

With 11 Sky Train stops in the city, public transportation is a convenient way to get to Burnaby. For trip planning and rates, visit Translink’s website.