The defending BCHL Champion Penticton Valley First Vees knocked off the Prince George Spruce Kings in five games last night to take the 1st Round series 3-2. The Vees blew a 2-0 series lead but managed to hang on, defeating PG last night 6-4 in front of 1,357 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Derik Johnson, Curtis McKenzie, Devon Krogh, Max Grassi & Ryan Johansen with two goals lead the scoring attack for Penticton. Jordan White made 27 saves picking up the win. Vinny Muchalla, Zach Davies, & Alex Goodship with (2) lead the Spruce Kings scoring in a lossing cause. All-Star goaltender, Kevin Genoe took the loss making 28 saves. Penticton now has just one day off before jumping on the bus for games 1 & 2 Friday & Saturday night in Vernon to face the 1st place Vipers who are coming off a 1st Round Playoff Bye. This will be the 3rd straight year both these two teams have met in the Playoffs.Tickets are on sale now, Contact the Vipers Office for tickets, 250-542-6022 or visit them in the Wesbild Centre Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Special Pricing for Vipers Opening Round...buy Game One at regular price and get Game Two for only $6.00.
Here's a look at the Vipers-Vees Playoff Schedule,
Game 1 Friday March 6th Penticton @ Vernon 7pm
Game 2 Saturday March 7th Penticton @ Vernon 7pm
Game 3 Tuesday March 10th Vernon @ Penticton 7pm
Game 4 Wednesday March 11th Vernon @ Penticton 7pm
Game 5 Friday March 13th Penticton @ Vernon 7pm
Game 6 Saturday March 28th Vernon @ Penticton 7pm
Game 7 Tuesday March 31st Penticton @ Vernon 7pm
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