Vees announce second round schedule against Cranbrook
Penticton, BC – The Penticton Vees face the Cranbrook Bucks in Round Two of the 2025 Rogers BCHL Playoffs, which begins Friday, April 18th, in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC).
The best-of-seven series will be the first ever playoff matchup between the two franchises.
Penticton advanced to Round Two after their four-game sweep of the Okotoks Oilers in their opening round series. The Vees wrapped up their first round series on April 9th with a 6-3 win over the Oilers.
Cranbrook made history Sunday, advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in their five-year history. The Bucks beat the Trail Smoke Eaters in six games, clinching the series Sunday with a 1-0 win at home.
The Vees won all four regular season meetings against Cranbrook, including their last encounter, 5-2, on March 28th. Penticton outscored the Bucks 19-11 in those four games. Luke Posthumus led the Vees with four goals and seven points in four games against Cranbrook in the regular season. Goaltender Will Ingemann won all four starts against the Bucks.
Round Two Playoff Schedule
Game 1: Friday, April 18th, Cranbrook at Penticton, 7:00 pm PDT
Game 2: Saturday, April 19th, Cranbrook at Penticton, 6:00 pm PDT
Game 3: Wednesday, April 23rd, Penticton at Cranbrook, 7:00 pm MDT
Game 4: Thursday, April 24th, Penticton at Cranbrook, 7:00 pm MDT
Game 5: Saturday, April 26th, Cranbrook at Penticton, 6:00 pm PDT*
Game 6: Sunday, April 27th, Penticton at Cranbrook, 6:00 pm MDT*
Game 7: Tuesday, April 29th, Cranbrook at Penticton, 7:00 pm PDT*
*If necessary
Due to arena availability in Cranbrook, there will be three days off between Games Two and Three. Game Five and Game Six, if necessary, would be played on back-to-back nights.
The Chamberlain Property Group is the presenting sponsor of the Vees playoffs, including with Game One on Friday night.
The Vees are teaming up with the SOEC and Cannery Brewing to offer a playoff combo pack for every home playoff game. Fans can get a game ticket, a Cannery Vees Lager (473 ml), and small popcorn, for just $30. Tickets are designated for sections 103-105, and 112-115 only. Tickets are available to purchase in person only at the Valley First box office at the SOEC (Must be legal drinking age).
Single game playoff tickets are on sale and are $19 for adults. Local youth 18 and under are free, courtesy of Peters Bros. Construction. Tickets are available at the Valley First box office, or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com