The Creston Valley junior hockey team will once again be known as the Creston Valley Thunder after a community vote on the club’s future name.
Team officials said 677 survey responses were submitted during a six-week public consultation. Of those, 392 votes supported the Creston Valley Thunder name, making it the top choice among respondents. The next closest option received 92 votes.
“The results are in, and the community has spoken loudly and clearly,” said the board of directors.
The board of directors approved the change after the consultation process, and the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has also approved the team’s return to the Thunder name.
Work is now underway on a new visual identity for the club.
A graphic designer will develop logo concepts and colour options inspired by the original Thunder branding while incorporating modern design elements. The process is expected to take six to eight weeks. The board will select a final design before unveiling it publicly.
Beginning March 8, 2026, the team will operate under the Thunder name and use the 2025-26 third-jersey crest as its interim logo.
Team officials thanked community members who took part in the survey, saying the response helped guide the decision to bring back the Thunder name.
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