Penticton Vees Host 'Vee-lentine's Day' Game to Raise Mental Health Awareness

The Penticton Vees hockey team is hosting a special game this weekend to support the Talk Today program and provide a Valentine's Day experience.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Penticton Vees, a Western Hockey League (WHL) team, are hosting a 'Vee-lentine's Day' game on Saturday, February 14th to raise awareness about mental health support and suicide prevention. The game is presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association and features a $48 ticket package with two tickets, popcorn, and candy for a Valentine's Day date night. The Vees have been on a hot streak, winning 9 of their last 10 home games, and are close to breaking franchise and league records for most wins in a debut season.

Why it matters

The 'Vee-lentine's Day' game is an important initiative to destigmatize mental health discussions, especially within the sports community. The Talk Today program provides crucial mental health resources and support to WHL players and their communities, which can make a real difference in preventing tragedies. As a new franchise, the Vees' success on the ice has also generated excitement in Penticton, making this a meaningful community event.

The details

The Vees will take on the Victoria Royals at 6 p.m. on February 14th. All WHL teams have received mental health training focused on suicide prevention, and each team is now linked with a Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Health Coach to provide support. The $48 ticket package includes two tickets, popcorn, and candy, creating an affordable Valentine's Day date night option.

  • The 'Vee-lentine's Day' game will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Vees have won 9 of their last 10 home games.

The players

Penticton Vees

A Western Hockey League (WHL) team based in Penticton, British Columbia.

Victoria Royals

A WHL team based in Victoria, British Columbia that will be playing against the Penticton Vees.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

A non-profit organization that provides mental health support and resources, and is presenting the 'Vee-lentine's Day' game.

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What’s next

The Penticton Vees are close to breaking franchise and league records for most wins in a debut season, so their progress will be closely watched in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The 'Vee-lentine's Day' game is an innovative way for the Penticton Vees to raise awareness about mental health support and suicide prevention, while also providing an affordable and meaningful Valentine's Day experience for the community.