Vees Chasing History
Published on February 11, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Penticton Vees News Release
PENTICTON, BC - The Penticton Vees sit in second place in the Western Conference and first in the BC Division with 33 wins and 73 points heading into this weekend's action.
In their first year in the WHL, Penticton is closing in on a couple of massive milestones. Their 33 wins sit just two behind Everett's 2003/04 WHL expansion record of 35 and four behind the CHL record held by Longueuil (QMJHL) who had 37 in their inaugural season in 1982/83.
Everett and Longueuil had some hockey royalty behind the bench in their record setting seasons with Kevin Constantine leading the Silvertips and Jacques Lamaire coaching the Chevaliers.
Vees head coach and general manager Fred Harbinson has helped his team into a position to etch his name in history alongside the two hockey legends.
"Obviously we understand that we have a challenging final quarter of the season in front of us," said Harbinson. "I always try to motivate our players to build on the Vees legacy during their time in Penticton.
"These milestones, if accomplished, will be something the players and organization can be proud of years down the road and, in the short term, will help push us as we try and prepare ourselves for the upcoming playoffs."
Penticton has gone 22-3-1-0 since the beginning of December to put themselves in position to chase down these long-standing records.
Get down to the SOEC Saturday against Victoria (6:00PM) and Family Day Monday against the Prince George Cougars (2:00PM) as the Vees chase history!
Tickets:
Get your tickets now at valleyfirsttix.com!
Adults - $26.00 + GST
Youth (ages 13-18) - $10.00 + GST
Local Children (ages 12 & under) - FREE*
Out of Town Children (ages 12 & under) - $10.00 + GST
Club Seating - $32.00 + GST
Free local children's tickets and discounted youth are courtesy of Peters Bros Construction.
*Free tickets for local children are available in person only at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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