Excitement Builds as Vees Face Off Against Okotoks Oilers in Upcoming Playoff Series!

Penticton, BC – The Penticton Vees are ready to kick off the 2025 Rogers BCHL Playoffs on Thursday, April 3rd. They’ll face off against the Okotoks Oilers in a thrilling best-of-seven series.

This season has been a standout for the Vees. They earned the Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy as the BCHL regular season champions, boasting an impressive record of 41 wins, 8 losses, and 5 overtime losses. This victory marks their 13th consecutive title in the Interior Conference. As the top seed in the playoffs, the Vees aim to capture their 15th Fred Page Cup Championship, making this an exciting time for fans as it’s their last playoff run in the BCHL.

In their regular-season matchups, the Vees had the upper hand against the Oilers, winning three out of four games. The last game they played was a shutout victory of 4-0 on March 22nd. Player Ryden Evers shone bright, leading the Vees with seven points in those games. Goalkeeper Will Ingemann also impressed, securing two wins and one shutout against Okotoks.

Here’s the schedule for the first round of playoffs:

• Game 1: Thursday, April 3rd, Okotoks at Penticton, 7:00 pm PDT
• Game 2: Sunday, April 6th, Okotoks at Penticton, 4:00 pm PDT
• Game 3: Tuesday, April 8th, Penticton at Okotoks, 7:00 pm MDT
• Game 4: Wednesday, April 9th, Penticton at Okotoks, 7:00 pm MDT
• Game 5: Saturday, April 12th, Okotoks at Penticton, 7:00 pm PDT*
• Game 6: Sunday, April 13th, Penticton at Okotoks, 7:00 pm MDT*
• Game 7: Tuesday, April 15th, Okotoks at Penticton, 7:00 pm PDT*

(*If needed)

The series starts with a pause before Game Two to accommodate arena schedules. The Vees’ playoff journey will be highlighted by support from their community and sponsors such as the Chamberlain Property Group.

For fans attending the games, there’s an exciting combo offer: a ticket, a Cannery Vees Lager, and a small popcorn for just $30. This deal is available at sections 103-105 and 112-115. Tickets are purchasable in person at the Valley First box office.

In an effort to promote youth engagement, tickets are free for local youth 18 and under, courtesy of Peters Bros. Construction. Regular tickets for adults are $19, available at the box office or online at Valley First Tix.

This season’s playoffs have sparked high expectations among fans and experts. According to a recent survey, about 75% of fans believe the Vees have a strong chance of winning based on their regular-season performance. The atmosphere in Penticton is electric, and the community is rallying in support of their team as they chase another championship.

As the playoffs approach, social media is buzzing with excitement. Fans are sharing their predictions and game day outfits, creating a vibrant online community celebrating the Vees.

In summary, the Penticton Vees enter the playoffs with a lot of momentum and community backing. It’s a thrilling time for the team and their supporters, and all eyes will be on their quest for victory this spring.

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