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David Andreassen, the newest addition to the Vees roster, has arrived in Penticton. The Camrose product talks about his change of address came to be and his lasting memories of the 2008 Doyle Cup.

I wonder if David’s cousin Alexander is composing a new song?????

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Just two days after losing James Bettauer to the Chilliwack Bruins of the WHL, the Vees got a big confirmation from a fellow ‘91 skater from last years’ championship squad. Golden, BC’s favorite wrecking ball, Curtis MacKenzie, will be back in Penticton for the 08-09 Season, electing to play in the BCHL (and thus likely the NCAA) rather than in Red Deer of the Western League.

Also, last years’ Vees will welcome a Doyle Cup enemy to the locker room this season as the Vees have completed another deal with the Camrose Kodiaks. Forward David Andreassen, a Camrose Kid, has been acquired for the rights to two 20-year-old players in Western Hockey League. Andreassen has played in the last two Royal Bank Cup Tournaments with the Kodiaks.

For all the details the Vees Blog found Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations Fred Harbinson.

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Never fun clearing out the stall and saying goodbye.

A final word from the BCHL Champions.

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One last time this season…

“Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere’s Fred”

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The Vees season has come to an end as the Camrose Kodiaks have defeated the Vees in Game 5 of the Doyle Cup.

Boris Rybalka and his troops showed their experience and were a poised group throughout the series.

For the Vees, it’s a bitter end to a fantastic season of achievement.

Congrats to the Vees on the 1st Fred Page Cup win for Penitcton since 1986 and best of luck to the Kodiaks at the RBC.

As for the Blog, I’ll be posting more interviews as the boys pack up their gear and head home… stay tuned!

More on the Doyle Cup from Edmonton Media

Kodiaks’ Day Off

Kodiaks’ Familiar Lead

Coffee With Cam

With the Oilers & Flames (NHL), Oil Kings, Rebels, Tigers & Hitmen (WHL) done for the year, just the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Camrose Kodiaks are left playing hockey in Alberta… That means lots of media coverage!

The Vees and Salmon Kings (ECHL) are left playing hockey in BC. Tonight is the 84th game of the season for the Vees including Pre-Season.

Here’s a look at Central Scouting’s Final Rankings for the 2008 NHL Draft. Both Zac Dalpe and Joe Colborne are slated as first rounders among North American Skaters.

There should be a few scouts in Memorial Arena tonight!

Here’s the BCHL’s piece on ranked players in BC

Vees Assistant Coach Aaron Wilbur gives us the skinny on the Vees Spring Camp, which opened today.

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Jonathan Huntington in the Edmonton Sun

Coffee with Cam Tait - Blog

Camrose takes charge in Game 4, Winning 3-1. A tough team to come back against, to be sure!

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