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Murray is back in studio as we are posed with the dilemma of what to do on the heels of two losses to the Westside Warriors. The Vees had won 10-in-a-row heading into Friday’s action and have now lost two straight for the first time this season.

Baseball enthusiast and Salmon Arm Silverback voice Patrick Haas helps us tee up Wednesday’s tilt between the Vees and ‘backs, and pumps the tires of Jason Bay.

Also on the program we hear from Westside Warriors Prez/GM/Managing Partner (read: CZAR) Gary Gelinas on desparity between rich and poor in the BCHL, a new chapter in the history of the Warriors, and the growing South Okanagan rivalry.

The staples (Interior Conference Power Rankings, Murray’s Answering Machine & Highlights) are also in the mix, as well as some great news for Joey Holka and Logan Johnston and the usual tomfoolery.

It’s our last show for a couple weeks, so get your fill of Vees chatter before a brief hiatus.

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Thanks again to Jeff Hook for throwing together highlights from Friday’s game at the SOEC. For more SOEC video be sure to check out the channel ‘ROCKtheSOEC’ on YouTube.

DAVE DUPAS FIRED

Despite being just 4 points out of a playoff spot with a game in hand, the Williams Lake Timberwolves have fired Head Coach Dave Dupas. Working with what is essentially a Junior ‘B’ all-star team from last season (just 4 players are NOT rookies), Dupas had his club playing beyond expectations of many… Clearly not that of his ownership though.

In my opinion this team is out skilled, and wasn’t out worked… That’s not the fault of the coach.

VEES THIS WEEK

Join us tonight on Boston Pizza Vees This Week for feedback from the Vees three medalists from the WJAC in PEI. Also we’ll hear from Dave Sales from the league office Bruce Judd of Penticton Minor Hockey(better audio quality), catch up with some alumni who set accomplished some firsts in the NCAA, check in with the Interior Conferenece Power Rankings, hear highlights of the weekend home-and-home against Langley, and much more Vees yammering.

Join us from 6:05 to 7:00 on EZ Rock AM 800 or MyEZRock.com.

NATIONAL RANKINGS

The Vees and Vipers are back into the top three in the weekly CJHL National Rankings. Spruce Grove (AJHL) is #1, the Vipers #2, and the Vees are #3 as Dauphin and Kingston are dropped. Coastal leading Surrey Eagles are in at #9 and also garnering attention from the BCHL are Alberni Valley Bulldogs who beat Surrey in OT on Saturday.

POLL TIME

Better late than never.

A big thanks to Jeff Hook for continuing to throw these together.

Seach ROCKtheSOEC on YouTube for more Video of SOEC Events.