Burnaby, B.C. – To mark the 10th anniversary of the Pat Quinn Classic, Vancouver Canucks Alumni will face off against a team of Burnaby firefighters in a special game at Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre.
“We are putting on our skates to celebrate the legacy of Pat Quinn and the 10th anniversary of this minor hockey tournament,” explains Cliff Ronning, honourary chair of the Pat Quinn Classic. “We are excited to play on the ice with the Burnaby firefighters, long-time supporters of this tournament.”
The game is part of a day of special anniversary celebrations on December 28 as tournament organizers and supporters pay tribute to the legendary player, coach and manager.
The activities include:
1:00 p.m. Autograph signing with Vancouver Canucks Alumni
1:30 p.m. Visit with Fin, the Vancouver Canucks Mascot
2:30 p.m. Pre-Game show
3:00 p.m. Puck drop
The event is open to the public.
The Vancouver Canucks Alumni team includes:
- #2 – Sean Crowther
- #4 – Phil Von Stefenilli
- #7 – Cliff Ronning
- #8 – Gilbert Brule
- #17 – Cal Babych
- #19 – Milan Gajic
- #20 – Chris Higgins
- #24 – Jim Vandermeer
- #25 – Nathan LaFayette
- #31 – Tanner Thomson
- #36 – Denis Pederson
- #44 – Dave Babych
- #54 – Doug Lynch
- Coach – Jyrki Lumme
About the Pat Quinn Classic
A minor hockey tournament in late December has been a fixture on the Burnaby sport calendar since 1962, making this event one of the longest-running hockey tournaments of its kind in the world.
Originally organized by the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association, the tournament was relaunched in 2015 with a new vision and a new name, honouring the legacy of the legendary Pat Quinn and celebrating the proud history of the tournament in Burnaby. Attracting top young players from across Canada, the U.S., and the world, the Pat Quinn Classic provides a premier tournament experience for participants with a focus on athletics, academic excellence and community leadership.
The 2025 Pat Quinn Classic will take place in venues in Burnaby, Delta and Surrey, with 55 teams participating in eight divisions. The Tournament runs from December 27 to 31.
Backgrounder – The Pat Quinn Classic
Pat Quinn is internationally-recognized as one of the hockey’s greatest coaches and ambassadors. Proceeds from the annual tournament 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
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