DP World hosts VIP hockey experience for Salish Storm youth team

DP World, in partnership with the Vancouver Canucks, hosted the Salish Storm youth hockey team for a two-day VIP visit to Rogers Arena that included game attendance, a pre-game tour, mentorship sessions, and team gear.

DP World hosted a two-day VIP experience for the Salish Storm youth hockey team from Nanaimo at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The visit began on March 20 and combined sporting events with mentorship and behind-the-scenes activities. Players attended a professional box lacrosse game, then a Vancouver Canucks NHL game, and took part in a leadership discussion during their stay. Organizers described the visit as part of DP World's partnership with Canucks Sports & Entertainment and its community engagement efforts. Key details: - The Salish Storm Hockey Association is a volunteer-run, non-profit group serving Indigenous children and youth, offering free programming, transportation, equipment, meals, and culturally informed mentorship; the players were aged about 5 to 15. - The team traveled from Nanaimo on March 20 and first attended a Vancouver Warriors box lacrosse game against the Ottawa Black Bears, a result that clinched the Warriors' spot in the 2026 NLL playoffs. - On the following evening the group attended the Vancouver Canucks game versus the St. Louis Blues, received a pre-game tour of Rogers Arena, and had a chalk talk and meet-and-greet with Canucks goaltender Kirk McLean. - Players watched the Canucks game from a VIP penthouse suite and received customized Canucks gear and DP World merchandise. - The group also joined a leadership discussion with Squamish Nation member Simon Baker, who spoke about leadership, culture, and community, and organizers from DP World and SSHA commented on shared values and gratitude for the event. Summary: The visit brought arena access, mentorship, and fan experiences to the Salish Storm players and highlighted ongoing community programming linked to DP World's partnership with the Canucks. DP World said it looks forward to continuing its partnership; Undetermined at this time.