Penticton adds Forfellow, cuts Marsella
In a corresponding roster move, the Vees have released D Jason Marsella ('02).
The Vees would like to thank Jason for his contributions to the organization and City of Penticton
— Penticton Vees (@PentictonVees) November 21, 2020
The Penticton Vees announced the signing of 2002-born defenseman Owen Forfellow for the 2020-21 season.
The Abbotsford, BC product committed to the Cranbrook Bucks back in February and played four games with the expansion squad during the extended training camp this fall.
There was no announcement from the Bucks, but Forfellow had to be released before being permitted to sign with the Vees.
He scored nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points in 33 games with the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds in the BC U18 AAA League during the 2019-20 season.
To make room for Forfellow, the Vees released 2002-born blueliner Jason Marsella.
The Greenwich, Connecticut native had one goal in seven pre-season games with Penticton. He is committed to attend Yale University next September.
Bucks bring in Vermont commit Benson
2000-born defenseman Jagger Benson is now on the Cranbrook Bucks roster.
The Univ. of Vermont commit has skated in two games with the Bucks thus far.
The Lynnfield, MA product also played five games with Salmon Arm during the extended training camp this fall.#BCHL
— Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) November 22, 2020
The Cranbrook Bucks have added 2000-born defenseman Jagger Benson to their roster.
The Lynnfield, Massachusetts product was in Salmon Arm over the last few months and played five pre-season games with the Silverbacks.
Benson is set to attend the University of Vermont starting in September 2021.
Bucks add 16-year-old Tyson Dyck
Cranbrook added 2004-born forward Tyson Dyck to its roster.
He played three games with the Bucks over the last eight days and scored in Thursday's loss to Merritt.
The Abbotsford, BC product had 21-19-40 in 36 GP with Burnaby Winter Club Prep of the CSSHL in 2019-20.#BCHL
— Brian Wiebe (@Brian_Wiebe) November 22, 2020
The Bucks have also brought on 2004-born forward Tyson Dyck. He’s already played three games for Cranbrook and scored his lone point, a goal, during a 4-2 loss to Merritt on Thursday.
Dyck, who’s from Abbotsford, BC, played with the Burnaby Winter Club Prep team in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League in 2019-20. With BWC, he posted 21 goals and 19 assists in 36 games.
