PHOTO: Jack Murray
PENTICTON, B.C. – The Penticton Vees Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Colton Kalezic (’99) has been named an assistant captain for the remainder of the 2019/20 season.
Kalezic, 20, is in his first season with the Vees and has been a big presence on and off the ice for Penticton, registered 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points in 13 games this season. The Northern Michigan University commit came to Penticton after spending one season in the United States Hockey League with the Tri-City Storm, amassing 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points over 47 games played last season.
“We had a plan all along to add another player to our leadership group once we got to know our group of guys,” stated Vees Head Coach, General Manager and President Fred Harbinson, “Colton has been an outstanding Vee in every sense to be measured.”
“No matter what position he has played in the lineup,” Harbinson continued, “He has been a positive influence on and off the ice.”
The Toronto, Ontario native said the honour was unexpected but one he is very grateful for, “It’s very humbling and definitely wasn’t something I was expecting,” said the Vees forward, “I’m honoured to join David Silye, Jack Barnes and Jay O’Brien in our leadership group and looking forward to continuing what’s been a great season so far.”
The Vees are back on home ice to take on the Vernon Vipers tonight at the South Okanagan Events Centre tonight. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 PM with tickets available at the SOEC Box Office as well as ValleyFirstTix.com. Vees fans will want to be in their seats early as there is an exciting announcement set for just before puck drop.
