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May 6, 2026 - Following an historic run in their inaugural season, the Penticton Vees jump into the 2026 WHL Entry Draft.
Round one goes Wednesday night with rounds 2-15 taking place Thursday morning.
First Round, 20th Overall: RW Liam Bordt
The Vees used their first pick of the draft, 20th overall, on right-wing Liam Bordt from Langley, BC. Liam stands at 5-FOOT-10, 148-pounds and registered 24 goals and 24 assists in 29 games played with NAX in the CSSHL U15 AAA league.
A note from the scouting staff:
"Liam Bordt possess... Full Story
May 1, 2026 - The Penticton Vees announced today the signing of American forward Gavin Katz. He will join the team starting next season, his 19-year-old year.
Katz spent the 2025-26 season with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL registering 30 goals and 27 assists in 60 games played in the regular season. His 30 goals were tied for seventh most in the USHL.
The Dellwood, MN native played four seasons with Shattuck St. Mary's prior to joining the USHL registering 156 goals and 344 points in his time with the organization.
"Gavin h... Full Story
April 29, 2026 - Penticton, BC - The Penticton Vees were unable to comeback from two quick third period goals from the Everett Silvertips leading to a 4-2 defeat in game 4.
The Silvertips win the series in four games.
Nolan Stevenson got things going for the Vees 15:33 into the opening frame giving the Vees the 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.
After Everett tied the game, Jacob Kvasnicka took a pass from Callum Stone in the high slot and fired it home for his eighth post-season goal to make the score 2-1 heading into the third period.
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April 28, 2026 - The Vees will look to stave off elimination on Tuesday night at the SOEC in Game 4 of the Western Conference Championship Series. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05PM.
If you can't make it down to the SOEC, catch all the action on Victory+, Summit 800 AM and Summit 98.5 Summerland.
Series So Far: The two teams played the opening 40 minutes quite evenly in Game 1. The Silvertips got a fortunate bounce to make the game 3-1 late and then played solid, lock-down defence the rest of the way adding an empty netter to make the f... Full Story
The Penticton Vees are a junior hockey team. Based in Penticton, British Columbia, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.
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Vees Choose Bordt in First Round of 2026 WHL Entry Draft
May 6, 2026 - Following an historic run in their inaugural season, the Penticton Vees jump into the 2026 WHL Entry Draft.
Round one goes Wednesday night with rounds 2-15 taking place Thursday morning.
First Round, 20th Overall: RW Liam Bordt
The Vees used their first pick of the draft, 20th overall, on right-wing Liam Bordt from Langley, BC. Liam stands at 5-FOOT-10, 148-pounds and registered 24 goals and 24 assists in 29 games played with NAX in the CSSHL U15 AAA league.
A note from the scouting staff:
"Liam Bordt possess... Full StoryMore Penticton Vees stories below
Vees Sign 2007-Born Forward Gavin Katz
May 1, 2026 - The Penticton Vees announced today the signing of American forward Gavin Katz. He will join the team starting next season, his 19-year-old year.
Katz spent the 2025-26 season with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL registering 30 goals and 27 assists in 60 games played in the regular season. His 30 goals were tied for seventh most in the USHL.
The Dellwood, MN native played four seasons with Shattuck St. Mary's prior to joining the USHL registering 156 goals and 344 points in his time with the organization.
"Gavin h... Full StoryVees Season Comes to an End with Game 4 Loss
April 29, 2026 - Penticton, BC - The Penticton Vees were unable to comeback from two quick third period goals from the Everett Silvertips leading to a 4-2 defeat in game 4.
The Silvertips win the series in four games.
Nolan Stevenson got things going for the Vees 15:33 into the opening frame giving the Vees the 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.
After Everett tied the game, Jacob Kvasnicka took a pass from Callum Stone in the high slot and fired it home for his eighth post-season goal to make the score 2-1 heading into the third period.
... Full StoryGame 4, Round 3 Preview: Vees vs Silvertips
April 28, 2026 - The Vees will look to stave off elimination on Tuesday night at the SOEC in Game 4 of the Western Conference Championship Series. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05PM.
If you can't make it down to the SOEC, catch all the action on Victory+, Summit 800 AM and Summit 98.5 Summerland.
Series So Far: The two teams played the opening 40 minutes quite evenly in Game 1. The Silvertips got a fortunate bounce to make the game 3-1 late and then played solid, lock-down defence the rest of the way adding an empty netter to make the f... Full StoryPenticton Vees News
- Vees Choose Bordt in First Round of 2026 WHL Entry Draft - May 6, 2026
- Vees Sign 2007-Born Forward Gavin Katz - May 1, 2026
- Vees Season Comes to an End with Game 4 Loss - April 29, 2026
- Game 4, Round 3 Preview: Vees vs Silvertips - April 28, 2026
- Vees Drop Game 3 to Silvertips - April 28, 2026
- Game 3, Round 3 Preview: Vees vs Silvertips - April 27, 2026
- Vees Fall in Double Overtime - April 25, 2026
- Game 2, Round 3 Preview: Vees at Silvertips - April 25, 2026
- Vees Fall in Series Opener - April 24, 2026
- Game 1, Round 3 Preview: Vees at Silvertips - April 23, 2026
- Round 3 Preview: Vees vs Silvertips - April 22, 2026
- Vees Advance to Western Conference Final - April 20, 2026
- Game 6, Round 2 Preview: Vees at Cougars - April 19, 2026
- Vees Grind Out Game 5 Win - April 17, 2026
- Game 5, Round 2 Preview: Vees vs Cougars - April 17, 2026
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League: Western Hockey LeagueHome: Penticton, British Columbia
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| Tue., Apr 28 | L | Everett 4 at Penticton 2 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Mon., Apr 27 | L | Everett 4 at Penticton 3 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Apr 25 | L | Penticton 4 at Everett 5 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Thu., Apr 23 | L | Penticton 1 at Everett 4 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., Apr 19 | W | Penticton 3 at Prince George 2 (Playoff Gm. 6) | Final |
| Fri., Apr 17 | W | Prince George 0 at Penticton 1 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
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- Penticton Vees veterans reflect after playoff loss: It stings' - WHL Penticton Western News (May 2)
- Elite offensive track record': Penticton Vees add new forward - WHL Penticton Western News (May 1)
- Big signings' to come as Penticton Vees' offseason begins - WHL Penticton Western News (April 30)
- Silvertips sweep Vees, advance to WHL Finals - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 30)
- Silvertips knock Shaunavon's Stevenson out of WHL playoffs - WHL Swift Current Online (April 29)
- Vees' Fred Harbinson named WHL exec of the year - WHL Medicine Hat News (April 29)
- Penticton Vees' inaugural season ends as Everett advances to WHL finals - WHL Penticton Western News (April 29)
- Penticton Vees end inaugural Western Hockey League playoffs in heartbreak - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 29)
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