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The Penticton Vees announced today that there are two new members in the club’s leadership core. Denver Manderson will join Brent Vandenberg as Co-Captain of the team, while Curtis McKenzie has been named an alternate captain.

Manderson and McKenzie were line-mates for Team Canada West at the World Jr. ‘A’ Challenge earning Silver Medals on Sunday.

The Vees started the season with Anthony Perdicaro and Vandenberg as Co-Captains and David Andreassen and Westover as alternates. Perdicaro had his ‘C’ recinded in September and Andreassen was traded back to the AJHL in October.

Fred Harbinson made waves today sending F Anthony Perdicaro to the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL for the rights to F Erik Slemp.

Slemp is 18-years-old and is committed to University of Alaska Fairbanks (NCAA). Slemp recorded a goal and an assist last night against the Calgary Canucks in his final game as a Dragon.

Perdicaro, who is 19 years of age, played Major Junior in the OHL and the QMJHL before joining the Vees after the Christmas break last season. Anthony recorded 7 goals and 17 points in 22 games with the Vees this season.

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A half dozen Vees were signing autographs at Boston Pizza last night as Vees Party #2 grew quite a crowd of youngsters. Coinciding with the event was the announcement of the winners of last month’s hockey pool.

1st Place (163 points) - John Thompson * A pair of Club Seats for Sunday’s Spruce Kings Game

2nd Place (142 points) - Alex Drage * A 08/09 team signed collectors edition wooden stick

3rd Place (141 points) - Brian Henderson * Two tickets to the Vernon Vipers on the 29th of November

As you can see the Vees were a hit as always, as they signed hats & shirts and had pictures taken with fans.

Next Vees Party runs on December 10th from 7-8 PM at Boston Pizza. For more information, tune into Boston Pizza Vees This Week on Mondays at 6 on EZ Rock AM 800.

[left to right: Brent Vandenberg, Garrett Milan, Vees Fan Dominic, Sean ‘the blur’ Bonar, Matt Paltridge, Joey Holka & Nicholas Goyens]