Penticton Vees sell out home opener as team takes shot at WHL
The team announced earlier this year that it will be switching from the BCHL to the WHL. For players and fans, it's an exciting new challenge.
www.cbc.caHere’s the latest on the Penticton Vees:
- The Vees finished the regular season with a CHL-record number of wins for an expansion team, totaling 44 victories (44-14-6-4). This marked a historic milestone for a first-year WHL entry [cbc:2026-05-03].
- In the postseason, Penticton’s title bid ended in the first round as Everett Silvertips swept the series in four games, with the Vees’ run highlighted by contributions from players like Nolan Stevenson, who opened the scoring in Game 4 before the comeback fell short [oursportscentral:2026-04-29].
- Earlier in 2026, the Vees remained among the top teams in the WHL, with strong home and road performances and a deeply talented roster under coach Fred Harbinson, who has helped mold a deep squad capable of competing with established WHL clubs [The Hockey News:2026-02-19].
If you’d like, I can pull more specifics (game-by-game results, player stats, or playoff game summaries) or set up a quick summary graphic of their season trajectory.
Citations:
- Penticton Vees set CHL record for wins by an expansion team (44 wins) [cbc:2026-05-03].
- Vees’ playoff exit to Everett Silvertips in four games; Nolan Stevenson scoring in Game 4 [oursportscentral:2026-04-29].
- WHL expansion season context and record approaching CHL mark; team performance notes [The Hockey News:2026-02-19].