Okanagan Impact Launches Official Online Merch Store Ahead of Spring Season

KELOWNA, BC – Okanagan Impact is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand-new Official Merch Store, just in time for the highly anticipated Spring hockey season. Designed for players, families, and fans, the online shop offers a premium selection of branded apparel to showcase team pride both in the rink and on the streets.

The new digital storefront offers a mix of high-performance training gear to cozy rink wear on a variety of high-quality items.

Gear Up for the Season

The initial launch includes a curated lineup of fan favorites:

• Performance Hoodies: Perfect for those early morning rink arrivals.

• Youth & Adult Dryfit Tees: A blend of comfort and performance.

• Sideline Headwear: Stay sharp with branded snapbacks and toques.

Seamless Shopping Experience

The store is hosted on the user-friendly GrayJay Sports platform, ensuring asmooth checkout process. With the Spring season fast approaching, the Impact Merch Store will be open for purchases from January 25th at 12:00am - February 1st at 11:59pm. Fans are encouraged to get their purchases in during the designated order window to ensure they are geared up for opening puck drop.

Shop the full collection now at: https://grayjaypay.ca/organizations/products/117/okanagan-impact/

About Okanagan Impact

Okanagan Impact is a premier youth training and spring hockey organization dedicated to skill development, sportsmanship, and providing high-level competitive opportunities for athletes across the Okanagan Valley. We focus on nurturing talent in a positive, high-energy environment that prepares players for the next level of their hockey journey.

Media Contact: Email: okanaganimpact@gmail.com | Website: okanaganimpact.ca

Okanagan Impact is pleased to announce that it will host the inaugural GrayJay Sports Invitational, a spring hockey tournament for 2016 birth year teams, taking place March 20–22, 2026 at the Summerland Arena in Summerland, BC.

The event marks the launch of what is intended to become an annual spring hockey tournament in the Okanagan Valley. The GrayJay Sports Invitational will offer a structured, well?organized environment focused on team play, sportsmanship, and a positive experience for athletes and families.

Teams participating in the tournament can expect balanced competition, a clear schedule, and a professionally run event supported by both Okanagan Impact and GrayJay Sports. The Summerland Arena provides an accessible and family?friendly venue, making it an ideal location for teams traveling from across the region.

This will be an invite-only tournament aiming to ensure the most competitive experience for all teams. Interested teams can reach out directly by contacting okanaganimpact@gmail.com.

We look forward to hosting teams for a fun and competitive weekend to kick-off the Spring season!

Okanagan Impact are excited to announce that registration is now open for our Holiday Skating & Skills sessions, taking place at Winfield Arena on December 23rd, 30th and 31st. These sessions are open to 2015, 2016 and 2017 birth years who are already playing U9/U11 Development level or highly committed Recreational players who are aspiring to make a Development level team next season. These sessions are not for beginner players. Each session will include power skating and high-intensity drills/stations. Each session is capped at 18 skaters and 2 goalies.

Register Now

Okanagan Impact has arrived to provide dedicated, high-quality hockey skills development for young players in the Okanagan Valley. Co-founded by experienced minor hockey coaches and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) alumni, Nathan Welton and Adam Breitkreuz, this new organization is focused on giving players the essential edge they need to succeed in their hockey journey.

Both Welton and Breitkreuz are respected coaches within Kelowna Minor Hockey and bring decades of proven hockey experience to this new organization. They recently coached together with the Kelowna Heat 2016 AA team this past Spring, a collaboration that highlighted the need for more consistent, high-level skills training locally.

Focused Development and Spring Hockey

Okanagan Impact’s offerings are two-fold:

1. Skills Training: The organization began running focused skating and skills sessions for 2015, 2016, and 2017 birth years in September 2025. These sessions, held at Winfield Arena, will continue throughout the Winter, providing a crucial supplement to players’ regular minor hockey practices.

2. Spring Hockey: To further support a greater development curve, Okanagan Impact will also feature a competitive invite-only Spring hockey team. The inaugural 2026 season will kick off with a 2016 birth year team, focused on player development and emphasis on team play. This team environment is designed to maximize growth by continuing to develop skills and skating, while also focusing on enhanced tactics and game situations outside of the regular season.

By combining consistent skill work with a dedicated Spring program, Okanagan Impact aims to ensure that hockey players in the Okanagan Valley have access to the resources needed to realize their full potential on and off the ice.

Connect with us directly at okanaganimpact@gmail.com.