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(Left to right): Breanne Lieuwen; Councillor Wayne Stetski; Councillor Norma Blissett; Councillor Mike Peabody; Stagger; Councillor Lynnette Wray; Councillor Ron Popoff; Councillor Wes Graham.
Seated: Nathan Lieuwan, President, Cranbrook Bucks Hockey Club; Mayor Wayne Price. Photos City of Cranbrook.
 

Cranbrook, BC (June 22, 2026) – The City of Cranbrook and the Cranbrook Bucks Hockey Club are proud to announce the signing of a new 5-year lease agreement at Western Financial Place (WFP). 

The new contract runs from June 1, 2026 to May 30, 2031, with one 5-year renewal option, which includes both lease space within WFP and a food services agreement for the same term also with one 5-year renewal option. The new contract secures the Cranbrook Buck’s future with the City of Cranbrook at WFP, and as a source of premium hockey entertainment for Cranbrook residents for the next decade.

“We are thrilled to officially sign this new five-year lease agreement with the City of Cranbrook. Our franchise has come a long way over the past six years since our inception, expanding into academy hockey, busing, and events. This agreement allows us to build on the momentum we’ve created, highlighted by reaching the conference finals this past season. We’re excited to keep delivering high-quality junior hockey and unforgettable entertainment for our community into the future,” says Nathan Lieuwen, President of the Cranbrook Bucks Hockey Club. “We’re especially thankful to City Council and City staff for their efforts throughout this process. Breanne and I remain committed to the long-term success of the Cranbrook Bucks and the positive economic and social impact we bring to Cranbrook.”

The Cranbrook Bucks, an expansion franchise of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), played their first season in Cranbrook in 2020/2021 and quickly became an important and welcome addition to the community making it to the conference finals this past season for the first time in franchise history.

“The Bucks have truly provided an exciting brand of hockey with great entertainment value for the residents of Cranbrook and benefits Cranbrook’s businesses through the winter. On behalf of Council, I am so happy that we’ve been able to sign off on this new agreement which will allow Cranbrook Bucks hockey to continue to grow and thrive here,” says Mayor Wayne Price. “I am grateful to Nathan and his team, and to our City staff for their hard work in getting this new agreement in place.”

For more information about the Cranbrook Bucks Hockey Club, tickets, and more visit www.cranbrookbucks.ca. You can also visit the club’s social media pages on Facebook at @BCHLBucks, Instagram at @cranbrookbucks, or on X at @CranbrookBucks.