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Bubble rivals: Cougars, Millionaires shine in B.C. Sports Hall of Fame

  • The BC Sports Hall of Fame unveiled a bubble hockey game in 2024 at BC Place Stadium that features the 1925 Victoria Cougars versus the 1915 Vancouver Millionaires.
  • Dr. Robert O'Connor, a physician from Metchosin with a passion for hockey history, created a custom game to commemorate the Cougars' 100th anniversary of their Stanley Cup victory.
  • The game, called the British Columbia Historical Classic, includes hand-painted players in authentic uniforms, a mini Jumbotron displaying 'Patrick Arena,' pre-game anthem, crowd sounds, and commentary by broadcaster Blake Price.
  • About 100 people played the free installation during its medical conference debut in Vancouver before it was donated to the Hall and later taken to Victoria for a celebration.
  • Curator Jason Beck said the game offers nostalgia and curiosity by showcasing iconic teams and Hall of Famers, highlighting the lasting impact these two Stanley Cup champions had on hockey.
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Bubble rivals: Cougars, Millionaires shine in B.C. Sports Hall of Fame

New bubble hockey installation at B.C. Sports Hall of Fame brings province’s Stanley Cup wins to life

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Sicamous Eagle Valley News broke the news in Salmon Arm, Canada on Monday, May 19, 2025.
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