Photo: Keith Hershmiller / Regina Pats
Penticton, B.C.- The Penticton Vees Hockey Club is pleased to announce they have signed 2003-born forward Zack Stringer. In a corresponding move, the team has placed 2003-born forward Parker Murray on the injured Reserve, retroactive to October 9th.
“Zack brings quite a bit of junior experience, which is something that will benefit our entire group,” said Vees’ President, General Manager & Head Coach Fred Harbinson. “He has the ability and desire to make plays in the tough areas of the ice.”
Stringer spent parts of the last five seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) split between the Regina Pats and Lethbridge Hurricanes. The 20-year-old forward had a pair of points (1G, 1A) in six games with the Pats this season before landing in Penticton. The Lethbridge, AB, product had 16 points (5G, 11A) in 31 games with Regina a season ago. He added four points (3G, 4A) in seven playoff games, which included an overtime goal. The 6’1, 154-pound forward tallied 88 points (33G, 55A) in 143 career games in the WHL.
Stringer will wear number 67 and will make his Vees debut on Saturday against Merritt.
NEXT UP: The Vees (6-1-1-1) return to action Saturday, October 21st, against the Merritt Centennials at the SOEC; puck drop is 6:00 pm. Fans can get their tickets at the Valley First box office, or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com. Tickets are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors. Youth 18 and under get in free, courtesy of Peters’ Bros. Construction.
