Merritt captain Van Unen joins brother at Northern Michigan Very excited to announce my commitment to play college hockey at Northern Michigan University next season. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way. @NMUHockey pic.twitter.com/gmu7Mmnra0 — Rylan Van Unen (@rylanvanunen11) March 15, 2020 Merritt Centennials captain Rylan Van […]
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BCHL Today: Former Vees forward Fogarty called up to NHL, former Chiefs dman Giuttari signs AHL deal, and more
Former Vees forward Fogarty called up to NHL OFFICIAL: Rangers recall forward Steven Fogarty from @WolfPackAHL on an emergency basis. — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 11, 2020 Forward Steven Fogarty (33 goals, 48 assists in 60 games for Penticton in 2011-12) has been called up from the AHL’s Hartford […]
Carson Kosobud sends the Vees to round two
For the second straight night, the West Kelowna Warriors and Penticton Vees headed to overtime on Wednesday night to decide the game. Early in the extra frame, defenceman Carson Kosobud scored the series deciding goal, beating Warriors goalie Johnny Derrick, who was screened on the play. The Vees benched cleared […]
Flyers prospect Jay O’Brien finds his game in the BCHL with the Vees
Philadelphia Flyers prospect Jay O’Brien is enjoying life while playing in the BCHL for the Penticton Vees. After an injury-plagued start to the prospect’s career, O’Brien came to Penticton and led the team with 66 points in 46 games during the regular season, averaging 1.43 points per game. He is […]
BCHL Today: Spruce Kings’ Kushniryk suspended five games, Bulldogs forward Spiridakis named High School Player of the Month, Vees and Express advance, and more
Spruce Kings forward Kushniryk suspended five games The Prince George Spruce Kings were without 20-year-old forward Will Kushniryk for the final two games of their first round playoff series after he was suspended five games by the BCHL. The suspension is under BCHL regulation 311.6 for being part of any […]
Warriors avoid sweep and force game five
The West Kelowna Warriors went into game four fighting for their playoff lives. It was a hard nosed checking affair between the two clubs, but it was the Warriors who fought off elimination and pushed the series to game five. The Vees scored first on Tuesday night but were unable […]
BCHL Today: Clippers forward Agriogianis off to Northeastern, Nanaimo forward Bourne named POW, and more
Clippers forward Agriogianis commits to Northeastern University I am proud to announce my commitment to play division one college hockey at Northeastern University. Thank you to all of my family, friends, teammates and coaches. This journey would not have been possible without you. Beyond excited for the next four years! […]
BCHL Today: Chiefs defenceman Gagno commits to Quinnipiac, Three Stars of the Night, and more
Chiefs defenceman Gagno commits to Quinnipiac NEWS: Brody Gagno commits to @QU_MIH📎 https://t.co/QCewu2LOPd #ChiefsHockey | #ChilliwacksTeam — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) March 1, 2020 Chilliwack Chiefs defenceman Brody Gagno will attend Quinnipiac University and play for the Bobcats once his junior hockey career is over. Gagno, 17, had three goals and […]
Vees on cloud nine in game three
The Penticton Vees put a stranglehold on the series as they took a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series against the West Kelowna Warriors. The Vees, in their black jerseys with blue and white trim, came out flat in the first ten minutes of the game. Yaniv Perets held […]
Vees take a 2-0 lead in Highway 97 series
Let the games begin The first round of the BCHL playoffs began on Thursday for the Vees as they hosted West Kelowna Warriors. Penticton took care of business at home with two commanding victories over the Warriors with a combined score of 11-2. Round one – game one It was […]