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By Jesse Gill

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Brooks Bandits announce profit from 2024-25 season

Aug 27, 2025 | 8:32 AM

The Brooks Bandits have announced its financial situation from the 2024-25 season, its first full year in the British Columbia Hockey League.

It is positive, as the Bandits had a net income of $49,900, representing 2.9 per cent of annual expenses.

A championship run that concluded with winning the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup title was credited for the surplus.

The Brooks & District ‘Junior A’ Hockey Association who own and operate the Bandits put forward the financial report during there annual general meeting last Wednesday.

Ticket revenues paid for 43 per cent of expenses, while the team relied on other revenue streams to pay 57 per cent of expenses.

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The team had an increase in revenue of $59,400 from a year prior.

A news release from the team said it was driven by increases in ticketing, advertising, 50/50, liquor and merchandise sales.

Additional costs to operate the team in the BCHL for a full season raised by $35,400 with higher travel-related, supplies, equipment, officiating and technology costs.

Training camp opens for the Bandits on Saturday.

The team kicks off the exhibition season with a game at Centennial Regional Arena on Sept. 6 hosting the Trail Smoke Eaters.