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Hayden Trupp has been designated an ‘Affiliated Player’ and has been assigned to the Penticton Lakers of the KIJHL (Jr. B).

With BC Hockey reversing their decision, and deeming Trupp an import, the Vees were forced to make a move with their roster already sitting at the league maximum of 8 imports. Trupp will play for the Vees this weekend, after which he will be allowed 10 games for the big club in the remainder of the regular season. Once the Lakers season has ended Trupp would be free to play with the Vees with no restriction. The Vees now have an open roster spot.

The 17-year-old forward has no shortage of skill but has been physically outmatched in his rookie season. Trupp has recorded a goal and an assist in 16 BCHL games after playing Midget hockey in Alaska last season.

Hayden was born in Penticton in 1992, his father and older brother both played their Junior hockey in Penticton.

I spoke with Vees HC/GM Fred Harbinson after Tuesday’s Practice…

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* Isaac MacLeod has watched all the scrimmages in training camp from the stands as a minor Summer injury has him on the shelf and out of contact for the short term.

I caught up with the 6′5 200 lbs. D-man this morning to discuss his decision to commit to the Boston College Eagles. See below for the interview.

* Colton Jobke is fighting for a job at Rockets camp in Kelowna. The smooth skating defender is entering his 17-year-old season, after playing last year in the BCHL with the Vees.

* Emanuel Sequiera has more Vees Training Camp coverage for the Penticton Western News.

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Fred Harbinson is live in studio following some controversial comments on the weekend, an update on Denver Manderson, weekend highlights, Interior Conference Power Rankings, a conversation with ’shutdown’ pairing Derik Johnson and Matt Paltridge, the upcoming Vees Party at Boston Pizza and More!

Boston Pizza Vees This Week airs Mondays from 6-7 on EZ Rock AM 800, @ myEZRock.com, and in the BCHL’s fanzone.

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Already the youngest team in the league, the Vees will add 16-year-old ‘AP’ defender Isaac MacLoed to the line-up on Friday Night.

The younger brother of former Vees Forward Alex MacLoed (who is playing at Michigan Tech this year), has suited up once with the Vees earlier this year and recorded an assist on November 21st in an 8-2 beating of the Trail Smoke Eaters.

MacLoed’s KIJHL team - the Nelson Leafs - has been running away from the field in the regular season. The Leafs have just 6 losses in 44 games… Impressive!

Isaac could be a big (6′4 and 185 lbs!) part of the Vees future should he choose to play Junior ‘A’ in Penticton next season.