PENTICTON, B.C. – The BC Hockey League announced the rosters ahead of the 2022 Top Prospects Game, slated for Friday, January 14th in Penticton, as five Vees will play at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
Forwards and captain Fin Williams, Josh Nadeau and Bradly Nadeau while defensemen Ryan Hopkins and Josh Niedermayer have been named to the Interior Conference team of the Top Prospects Game, joining 35 other players to make up the total of 40 BCHLers who will come to Penticton for the event.
The rosters consist of players already selected for the 60th anniversary All-Star Weekend, NHL Central Scouting listed and watch-listed players and players selected by BC based NHL scouts to fill remaining spots.
In addition to the five Vees cracking the roster, the top team in the standings in each of the conferences will send each of their head coaches to the game as well which includes Vees President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson as he will stand behind the Interior Conference bench. Langley Rivermen bench boss Burt Henderson will stand on the Coastal Conference bench as the Head Coach.
Click HERE to view the full rosters of both teams.
The Vees (19-2-0-1) host the Vernon Vipers (6-11-3-3) on Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 PM as the Vees turn back the clock on Retro Night as the Cannery Brewing will be holding a Happy Hour tasting from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC as well as online at ValleyFirstTix.com. The game will also be broadcasted on Bounce Radio 800 as well as streamed on BCHLTV.ca beginning with the pre-game show at 6:40 PM.
Friday will also be a Night For Neil as the Vees honour local businessman Neil Jamieson with a pre-game ceremony. Jamieson will become the 16th member of the Ring of Honour as well as a ceremonial puck drop taking place ahead of the game. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats early to catch all of the festivities.
