Vees Split Pre-Season Games

The Pre-season is underway for your Penticton Vees, and included a split of games with the Kamloops Blazers.

WED. SEP.2nd – Kamloops 4, Vees 3 (Shootout)

-The Blazers rallied from a 3-1 deficit to come back, even the game, and win in a shootout on home ice. New Vee Nate Pederson scored twice for Penticton, while Noah Milford had the other goal. The Vees outshot Kamloops 30-28.

TUE. SEP.8TH – Vees 4, Kamloops 3 (Overtime)

-It was reversal of fortune for this game, as the Vees rallied from a 3-1 deficit to even the game, and then win it in overtime. Tyden Bergeson had the OT winner for Penticton, scoring the winner on a power-play. Gavin Katz added 2 goals and an assist for the Vees, while Noel Parkarinen had the other tally. Kamloops dominated the game early, out-shooting Penticton 15-3 in the 1st period, but, AJ Reyelts put in a solid performance in net w/ 27 saves.

Penticton plays their final pre-season game on home ice tonight, hosting Kelowna, at 6:30 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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