Vees Sweep Weekend!

The Penticton Vees put together their 1st winning streak in WHL team history, after sweeping 3 games this past weekend.

Friday at SOEC – Vees 3, Portland 2. Vees built up a 3-0 lead, but hung on for their 1st home ice win over the Winterhawks. Jacob Kvasnicka, Louie Wehmann and Matteo Danis tallied for Penticton.

Saturday at SOEC – Vees 10, Seattle 4. A wild 2nd period, in which the Vees outscored Seattle 8-2, ended with this massive rout on home ice! Brittan Alstead paced the way with the 1st ever Vees WHL hat-trick, and also added an assist for a 4 point night. Jacob Kvasnicka and Ryden Evers also had 4 point nights, with a goal and 3 assists each. Brady Birnie added a pair of goals, and Ethan Weber chipped in with a goal and 2 helpers. Louie Wehmann and Diego Johnson rounded out the 10 goal night for Penticton.

Sunday in Wenatchee – Vees 5, Wenatchee 1. A dominating 2nd period for the Vees w/ 3 goals, and 21 shots on goal was the difference in their win vs. the Wild. Diego Johnson scored twice to lead the charge, while Tristan Petersen, Jacob Kvasnicka and Morgan Tastad also scored. AJ Reyelts was outstanding in goal w/ a 34 save performance.

Vees now gear up for a pair of home games this weekend, including Saturday night hosting their Hwy 97 rivals from Kelowna at 6:05pm from the SOEC.

Allan Gee
Allan Gee
Allan is a long-time resident of the South Okanagan, having graduated in Summerland back in the ‘80’s (’89 to be exact!). So he will remember a few of your favourite tunes and might actually be able to sing along to them. His love for all sports things in Winnipeg is evident, as a hard-core fan of the Jets and Blue Bombers. Otherwise, he enjoys getting out in the community, and spending time with family, and early morning swims (in the Summer… mostly). Join Allan Gee weekday mornings on GO 97.1 for entertainment news, gossip, local stories, and Penticton’s Feel Good Pop!

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