Burnaby, B.C. – The third edition of the Pat Quinn Classic U15 Elite Invitational features 16 teams in two flights.
In 2023, the Pat Quinn Classic introduced a new standalone U15 Elite Invitational tournament as the annual December tournament continued to grow.
“We are thrilled to host year three of the U15 Elite Invitational,” says Joe Saloustros, co-founder of Inside Edge Hockey. “Our goal is to make this November tournament a high-level hockey experience for players, coaches and fans.” Inside Edge Hockey and Sport Burnaby collaborate on hosting the Pat Quinn Classic U15 Elite Invitational.
“We are pleased to see the continued interest in this standalone U15 elite tournament,” says Robyn Hughes, director of Sport Burnaby. “Teams from Alberta, Texas, California and Washington are making their way to this tournament to join an impressive list of B.C. teams for some top-notch competition.”
The 2025 U15 Elite Invitational takes place November 13 to 16 at venues in Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Delta.
The registered teams are:
- Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep (CSSHL Prep)
- Cariboo Cougars U15 AAA (U15 Elite Hockey League)
- Couer D’Alene Hockey Academy (CSSHL Prep)
- Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep (CSSHL Prep)
- Fraser Valley Thunderbirds U15 AAA (U15 Elite Hockey League)
- KC Squires U15 AAA (AEHL)
- LA Jr Kings 14U AAA (USA Hockey Tier 1)
- North West Hawks (U15 Elite Hockey League)
- Pacific Coast Hockey Academy U15 Prep (CSSHL Prep)
- San Jose Jr Sharks 14U AAA (USA Hockey Tier 1)
- Seattle Jr Kraken 14U AAA (USA Hockey Tier 1)
- St. Georges Hockey Academy U15 Prep (CSSHL Prep)
- Texas Tigers (USA AA)
- Vancouver North East Chiefs (U15 Elite Hockey League)
- Wenatchee Wild 14U
- Yale U15 Prep (CSSHL Prep)
Vancouver Canucks Alumni Scholarships – applications open now for U15 Elite Invitational
B.C. residents on B.C. teams registered in the Pat Quinn Classic U15 Elite Invitational tournament are also eligible to apply for Vancouver Canucks Alumni Association Scholarships. The Vancouver Canucks Alumni are a foundational partner in the Pat Quinn Classic. Both the tournament and the scholarships recognize Pat Quinn’s passion for creating leaders on and off the ice, and his unwavering commitment to give back to the community. Two $2,500 scholarships are available. The application deadline is October 31, 2025. Details are available here.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the December multi-division Pat Quinn Classic as the tournament celebrates its 10th year under the Pat Quinn banner. That tournament runs December 27 to 31, 2025. More information is available here.
Backgrounder – The Pat Quinn Classic
The Burnaby Minor Hockey Association began hosting the annual December Bantam hockey tournament in 1962. It is now the longest-running event of its kind in the world. The tournament became the Pat Quinn Classic in 2015, named after the legendary player, coach, general manager and team owner. Pat Quinn is internationally recognized as one of the hockey’s greatest coaches and ambassadors. Proceeds go to the Pat Quinn Scholarship Fund. Managed by Hockey Canada, the fund supports players in post-secondary education after their hockey careers. Quinn is one of the most recognizable faces in Canadian sport and has made an enormous contribution to sport in British Columbia and Canada.
The objective of the Pat Quinn Classic is to create a top international-calibre tournament in Western Canada to showcase local teams alongside some of the strongest programs in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. Organizers worked with the Quinn family to create a unique tournament that strikes the right balance between exciting hockey, skill and leadership development and community engagement. Pat motivated players at all levels to work hard on the ice and live with passion and integrity off the ice. The vision of this tournament exemplifies his love of hockey and his unwavering commitment to give back to the community.
MEDIA CONTACT: info@patquinnclassic.com