The Penticton Vees finished their regular season the same way they started — with another big win.
The Vees played host to the Merritt Centennials on Sunday, March 27, where they gave their fans plenty to cheer for in a 10-2 game.
In the first period alone the Vees had 27 shots on net, with a total tally of 73 by the end of the game compared to just 17 for the Centennials.
For the first time since the 2015/16 season, the Vees have a 40-goal scorer as Josh Nadeau buried his 40th of the season on a power play.
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The Vees also handed out their team awards on Sunday following the game.
Lang Vineyards Unsung Hero – #23 Frank Djurasevic
Sherwood Signs and Graphics Most Improved Player – #14 Beanie Richter
Murray GM Best Conditioned Athlete – #10 Mason Poolman
Canadian Tire Robert Skinner Courage Award – #1 Colin Purcell
Tim Hortons Most Inspirational Award – #67 Casey McDonald
Gateway Casinos Humanitarian Award – #25 Jackson Nieuwendyk
Grizzly Excavating Most Sportsmanlike Award – #26 Josh Niedermayer
Home Hardware Academic Award – #14 Beanie Richter
Chamberlain Property Group Vees on Vees Most Popular Player – #61 Spencer Smith
Elliott Row 4Her 4Him Fan Favourite – #61 Spencer Smith
GameTime Sports Leading Scorer – #22 Luc Wilson
Penticton Alumni Hockey Club Best Defenceman – #44 Grayson Arnott
BC Hockey Hall of Fame Rookie of the Year – #82 Bradly Nadeau
Making Cents Bookkeeping MVP Award – #20 Josh Nadeau
On Thursday, March 31, the Vees are back on home ice to open up their playoff series against the Trail Smoke Eaters. The puck drops at 7 p.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
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