BCHL

Germany’s Marcel Noebels, left, challenges for the puck with Canada’s Troy Stecher during the Ice Hockey World Championship group B match between Germany and Canada at the Arena in Riga, Latvia, Monday, May 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Sergei Grits

VIDEO: Calgary Flames’ Troy Stecher sends Penticton Vees message before BCHL playoffs

The Richmond-born defenceman played three seasons with the Vees, winning the Fred Page Cup in 2012

 

Josh, left, and Bradly Nadeau. (Photo- Jack Murray)

Nadeau brothers, Fred Harbinson among 5 Penticton Vees up for top BCHL awards

Josh and Bradly Nadeau are two of three finalists for BCHL MVP

 

Cannery Brewing is re-launching its playoff-themed Penticton Vees beer on Friday, March 31. (Photo- Penticton Vees/Facebook)

Cheers to the ‘hometown heroes’: Brewery brings back Penticton Vees beer

Cannery’s ‘Official Beer of the Penticton Vees’ will be available for the playoffs at SOEC

 

Penticton Silver Bullets forward Morton Johnston, left, died Sunday, March 26, in a crash off Old Hedley Road near Princeton. (Quesnel Kangeroos/Facebook photo)

Penticton Silver Bullets withdraw from Coy Cup to mourn death of teammate

Team will host a charity tournament for Mort Johnston who died in a crash March 26

Penticton Silver Bullets forward Morton Johnston, left, died Sunday, March 26, in a crash off Old Hedley Road near Princeton. (Quesnel Kangeroos/Facebook photo)
The Penticton Vees scored five goals in a row Friday, March 24, to defeat the Vernon Vipers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees make BCHL history, ready for playoffs

Penticton will host Trail on both Friday and Saturday for 1st round of playoff action

The Penticton Vees scored five goals in a row Friday, March 24, to defeat the Vernon Vipers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
The Penticton Vees scored five goals in a row Friday, March 24, to defeat the Vernon Vipers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees score 5 unanswered to stun Vernon Vipers, remain undefeated at home

Vernon unable to clinch no worse than the Interior Division’s sixth seed; battles Merritt Saturday

The Penticton Vees scored five goals in a row Friday, March 24, to defeat the Vernon Vipers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
Former Penticton Vees former is playing for Minnesota State at this year’s NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament. (Cherie Morgan/Cherie Morgan Photography)

NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament features 24 former Penticton Vees

The tournament begins Thursday, March 23, and includes a total of 104 BCHL alumni

Former Penticton Vees former is playing for Minnesota State at this year’s NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament. (Cherie Morgan/Cherie Morgan Photography)
Penticton Vees forward Bradly Nadeau on a partial breakaway on Wednesday night, March 22, against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. (Photo- Salmon Arm Silverbacks/Facebook)

Penticton Vees use come-from-behind win in Salmon Arm to extend win streak to 12

Salmon Arm and Penticton both wrap up their regular-season schedules this weekend

Penticton Vees forward Bradly Nadeau on a partial breakaway on Wednesday night, March 22, against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. (Photo- Salmon Arm Silverbacks/Facebook)
Vernon Vipers forward Luke Pakulak (29) scored twice and set up two others as the Snakes downed the Trail Smoke Eaters 6-1 in BCHL action Friday, March 17, at Kal Tire Place. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography)

Vernon Vipers walk over Trail

BCHL - Hometown Snakes score six unanswered goals in 6-1 romp over Smoke Eaters

Vernon Vipers forward Luke Pakulak (29) scored twice and set up two others as the Snakes downed the Trail Smoke Eaters 6-1 in BCHL action Friday, March 17, at Kal Tire Place. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography)
Penticton Vees forward josh Nadeau scored a hat trick Friday night, March 17, in the team’s 9-2 victory against the Nanaimo Clippers. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees down Nanaimo Clippers 9-2 on home ice, collect 11th straight win

Penticton returns to the SOEC on Saturday to host the Merritt Centennials

Penticton Vees forward josh Nadeau scored a hat trick Friday night, March 17, in the team’s 9-2 victory against the Nanaimo Clippers. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
The Penticton Vees will battle the Trail Smoke Eaters in the first round of the 2023 B.C. Hockey League Playoffs. (Photo- Jennifer Small)

Penticton Vees to meet Trail Smoke Eaters in BCHL Playoffs: Schedule released

First round series will be a rematch from the 2022 playoffs and kicks off on March 31

The Penticton Vees will battle the Trail Smoke Eaters in the first round of the 2023 B.C. Hockey League Playoffs. (Photo- Jennifer Small)
The Penticton Vees defeated the Langley Rivermen 9-2 on Friday, March 10, during Feed the Valley Night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees use 9-2 win against Langley Rivermen to stay undefeated on home ice

Penticton’s won nine games in a row; team hosts Merritt Centennials on Saturday night

The Penticton Vees defeated the Langley Rivermen 9-2 on Friday, March 10, during Feed the Valley Night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
Daniel Buchbinder, an 18-year-old defenceman from Buffalo, New York, has committed to the Vees for the 2023-2024 season. (Photo- Courtesy of the Penticton Vees)

Penticton Vees recruit New York defenceman in response to expected roster turnover

18-year-old Daniel Buchbinder joins a long Penticton recruitment list for next season

Daniel Buchbinder, an 18-year-old defenceman from Buffalo, New York, has committed to the Vees for the 2023-2024 season. (Photo- Courtesy of the Penticton Vees)
The Vees clinched the Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy on Friday night, March 3. (Photo- Jack Murray)

Penticton Vees clinch Ron Boileau Trophy, defeat Merritt Centennials 13-1

Vees collect seventh straight victory with season-high 13 goals; visit Trail on Saturday

The Vees clinched the Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy on Friday night, March 3. (Photo- Jack Murray)
Vernon Vipers right winger Lee Parks is the B.C. Hockey League’s Fortis Second Star of the Month for February. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography)

Vernon Vipers forward a February star in BCHL

Lee Parks earns B.C.H.L.’s Fortis Second Star of the Month honour after putting up 16 points in 8 games

Vernon Vipers right winger Lee Parks is the B.C. Hockey League’s Fortis Second Star of the Month for February. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography)
Penticton Vees forward Josh Nadeau scored four goals on Friday night, Feb. 24, against the Wenatchee Wild in his team’s 6-2 victory. (Photo- pentictonvees.ca, Penticton Vees/Facebook)

Josh Nadeau’s 4 goals lift Penticton Vees to 6-2 win, Interior Division crown

The Vees have won 11 consecutive regular season Interior Division pennants, dating back to 2012

Penticton Vees forward Josh Nadeau scored four goals on Friday night, Feb. 24, against the Wenatchee Wild in his team’s 6-2 victory. (Photo- pentictonvees.ca, Penticton Vees/Facebook)
The Penticton Vees returned home after a 27-day road hiatus Friday night, Feb. 10, defeating the Coquitlam Express 5-2. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

More than 4,700 watch Penticton Vees defeat Coquitlam 5-2 on Pink the Rink Night

The Vees sported pink jerseys in their return to the SOEC, in support of local anti-bullying causes

The Penticton Vees returned home after a 27-day road hiatus Friday night, Feb. 10, defeating the Coquitlam Express 5-2. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
Fred Harbinson (left) with NHL defenceman Duncan Keith. The coach is staying behind Penticton’s bench for at least another five years. (Photo- Penticton Vees)

Penticton Vees, coach Fred Harbinson come to terms on new, 5-year contract extension

Harbinson is the winningest coach in Vees history and sits third all-time in the BCHL

Fred Harbinson (left) with NHL defenceman Duncan Keith. The coach is staying behind Penticton’s bench for at least another five years. (Photo- Penticton Vees)
Luca Di Pasquo’s 21-save, shutout effort lifted the Penticton Vees to their fifth straight victory Friday night, Feb. 3. (Photo- Penticton Vees/Twitter)

Penticton Vees blank Surrey Eagles on Lower Mainland, collect 5th straight victory

The Vees are one of two teams in the BCHL to clinch a playoff berth, as of Feb. 4

Luca Di Pasquo’s 21-save, shutout effort lifted the Penticton Vees to their fifth straight victory Friday night, Feb. 3. (Photo- Penticton Vees/Twitter)
Penticton Vees forward Bradly Nadeau has been named the B.C. Hockey League’s first star of the month for January. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees’ top scorer named B.C. Hockey League’s 1st star of the month

Bradly Nadeau scored 12 points in seven games during the month of January

Penticton Vees forward Bradly Nadeau has been named the B.C. Hockey League’s first star of the month for January. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
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