VEES ADD PENTICTON NATIVE TO ROSTER

Press Release

 PENTICTON, BC–The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce the addition of forward Jordan Boultbee (94) to their 22-man roster. Boultbee’s signing comes after he played two games as an Affiliate Player.

The Penticton product was playing with the Summerland Steam of the Kootenay International Hockey League (KIJHL). In 20 games, Boultbee tallied seven goals and 22 points. Last season the 18 year-old played for the Penticton Lakers, manufacturing 11 goals and 30 points in 50 games. In 70 career games in the KIJHL, Boultbee has amassed 20 goals and 52 points to go along with 87 penalty-minutes.

Penticton Vees Head Coach and GM Fred Harbinson on the signing, “Jordan’s game centers on hard-work, and has proven to us he can play at the Jr. ‘A’ level. We’re thrilled to add another Penticton native to our lineup and know he will proudly represent their hometown.”

 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)