Vees planning ahead
by Colin Dacre
The Penticton Vees have announced forward Quinn Hutson has committed to the team for the 2020/21 Centennial Cup hosting season.
Hutson, 18, currently plays with the North Jersey Avalanche under-18 team, registering 29 goals and 20 assists for 49 points in 21 games this season in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League.
The five-foot-10, 161-pound forward played in 47 total games with the Avalanche program at the under-16 level, posting 35 goals and 26 assists for 61 points in just 47 games played.
He comes to Penticton with a commitment to Boston University for the 2021/22 season, joining current Vees Jay O’Brien and Cade Webber as players who will suit up for the Terriers.
“We are extremely pleased that Quinn has chosen to play in Penticton during our Centennial Cup season,” stated Vees President, General Manager and Head Coach, Fred Harbinson, “He will be relied upon to replace some of our graduating scoring.”
“I’m extremely excited to join the Vees for next season,” said Hutson, “This team is very well respected in junior hockey and has great history. I had a great experience with the coaching staff and team and look forward to next season and winning a national championship.”
The Vees are on the ice next on Saturday at the South Okanagan Events Centre against the Vernon Vipers. Puck drop is slated for 6 p.m.
The game is also the annual Feed The Valley Night, presented by Valley First. Fans are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the game and be entered to win a Vees autographed jersey or purchase a raffle ticket at the game for a chance to win two (2) tickets to Brad Paisley coming to the SOEC on Friday, March 6. All donations and proceeds go to supporting Penticton Salvation Army Food Bank.