Corina Messerschmidt

Ty Mappin scored 3:17 into overtime to give the Brooks Bandits a 2-1 overtime win over the Penticton Vees, who opened the RBC Cup national championship in Cobourg, Ont. today.                                 Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada Images via Twitter

Vees lose to Bandits in OT

Risling scores in Vees loss to Bandits

Ty Mappin scored 3:17 into overtime to give the Brooks Bandits a 2-1 overtime win over the Penticton Vees, who opened the RBC Cup national championship in Cobourg, Ont. today.                                 Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada Images via Twitter
Tanner Thompson (12), Connor Walton (16) and the South Okanagan Flames host the Kamloops Venom at Memorial Arena at 7:30 p.m. on May 15.                                 Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Strong Flames team has high hopes

The South Okanagan Flames are looking to go on deep playoff run in TOJLL

Tanner Thompson (12), Connor Walton (16) and the South Okanagan Flames host the Kamloops Venom at Memorial Arena at 7:30 p.m. on May 15.                                 Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Emma Lujan of Penticton is racing for Glotman Simpson Cycling Team out of Vancouver and took third in Wenatchee’s Tour the Bloom and posted the fastest time up the 4.4 kilometre climb during the time trial stage of the women’s elite Race the Ridge stage race in Maple Ridge.                                 Submitted photo

Cyclist takes third in Tour de Bloom

Emma Lujan of Penticton place third in Wenatchee’s Tour de Bloom cycling race

Emma Lujan of Penticton is racing for Glotman Simpson Cycling Team out of Vancouver and took third in Wenatchee’s Tour the Bloom and posted the fastest time up the 4.4 kilometre climb during the time trial stage of the women’s elite Race the Ridge stage race in Maple Ridge.                                 Submitted photo
Vees thrive under pressure heading into RBC Cup

Vees thrive under pressure heading into RBC Cup

B.C. Hockey League playoffs, WCC have Vees ready for RBC Cup

Vees thrive under pressure heading into RBC Cup
Lakers golf team eyes Okanagan Valley title

Lakers golf team eyes Okanagan Valley title

The Pen High Lakers are vying a top two spot for a shot at provincial return

Lakers golf team eyes Okanagan Valley title
Volunteers step up for yacht club

Volunteers step up for yacht club

Rising Okanagan Lake levels prompt Penticton Yacht Club to jump into action

Volunteers step up for yacht club
Daniel Everton trying to make a block in Okanagan Valley 3A League play, has earned a spot on Team B.C’s under-18 squad for the Canada Summer Games this year.                                 Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Laker selected to B.C under-18 squad

Daniel Everton selected by B.C. under-18 team for Canada Summer Games

Daniel Everton trying to make a block in Okanagan Valley 3A League play, has earned a spot on Team B.C’s under-18 squad for the Canada Summer Games this year.                                 Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Penticton Vees forward Jared Nash whacks a backhand shot between the pads of Battlefords North Stars goalie Joel Gryzbowski in Western Canada Cup action at the South Okanagan Events Centre.                                 Mark Brett/Western News

Financial reasons to spell end of Western Canada Cup

B.C. Hockey League commissioner John Grisdales cites expenses as reason Western Canada Cup to end after five years

Penticton Vees forward Jared Nash whacks a backhand shot between the pads of Battlefords North Stars goalie Joel Gryzbowski in Western Canada Cup action at the South Okanagan Events Centre.                                 Mark Brett/Western News
Karl Donoghue of Okanagan Falls won three gold and three silver medals in Auckland, New Zealand during the World Masters Games.                                 Western News file photo

Swimmer at his best to medal at World Masters Games

Karl Donoghue medals at World Masters Games and breaks own records

Karl Donoghue of Okanagan Falls won three gold and three silver medals in Auckland, New Zealand during the World Masters Games.                                 Western News file photo
PANTHERS HONOURED — Western Canada Cup tournament chair David Michaud, left, watches with Paul Kariya, middle, and Brendan Morrison, as the banners for the two former Penticton Panthers were unveiled on May 4 inducting them into the Ring of Honour, bring it to a total of 15 players.                                 Mark Brett/Western News

Panthers honoured

By Emanuel Sequeira

PANTHERS HONOURED — Western Canada Cup tournament chair David Michaud, left, watches with Paul Kariya, middle, and Brendan Morrison, as the banners for the two former Penticton Panthers were unveiled on May 4 inducting them into the Ring of Honour, bring it to a total of 15 players.                                 Mark Brett/Western News
Jared Nash of the Penticton Vees slides this shot past Battlefords North Stars netminder Joel Gryzbowski in the second period of Saturday’s matinee Western Canada Cup hockey tournament at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees won 4-0 and will play again on Sunday.                                 Mark Brett/Western News

Vees earn shutout against North Stars in WCC

Vees advance to WCC RBC Cup second berth game with shutout win over North Stars

Jared Nash of the Penticton Vees slides this shot past Battlefords North Stars netminder Joel Gryzbowski in the second period of Saturday’s matinee Western Canada Cup hockey tournament at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees won 4-0 and will play again on Sunday.                                 Mark Brett/Western News
The Western Canada Cup, presented by Sun Life Financial, held its awards gala on May 6 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Pictured is the tournament’s winners and all-tournament team. From left to right, Parker Foo (Brooks Bandits), Nicholas Jones (Penticton Vees), Cale Makar (Brooks Bandits), Mitch Benson (Brooks Bandits) and Josh McKechney (Brooks Bandits).                                 Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Vees Jones named to WCC all-tournament team, top forward

The Brooks Bandits dominated the Western Canada Cup Awards Gala May 5.

The Western Canada Cup, presented by Sun Life Financial, held its awards gala on May 6 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Pictured is the tournament’s winners and all-tournament team. From left to right, Parker Foo (Brooks Bandits), Nicholas Jones (Penticton Vees), Cale Makar (Brooks Bandits), Mitch Benson (Brooks Bandits) and Josh McKechney (Brooks Bandits).                                 Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Brooks Bandits Parker Huebner, left, and Dennis Cesana take in the moment of their Western Canada Cup win at the South Okanagan Events Centre after defeating the Chilliwack Chiefs 6-1.                                 Mark Brett/Western News

Bandits power past Chiefs to WCC title

The Brooks Bandits scored four second-period goals en route to Western Canada Cup title

Brooks Bandits Parker Huebner, left, and Dennis Cesana take in the moment of their Western Canada Cup win at the South Okanagan Events Centre after defeating the Chilliwack Chiefs 6-1.                                 Mark Brett/Western News
Lakers drew inspiration from Olympics

Lakers drew inspiration from Olympics

Inspired group had season end to injury and commitments

Lakers drew inspiration from Olympics
Penticton Vees defenceman Sam Rossini is happy to be back on the ice after sustaining a knee injury during exhibition action that kept him out the entire B.C. Hockey League season and the playoffs until the Fred Page Cup series.                                 Mark Brett/Western News

Vees D-man gets his chance to play

Sam Rossini finally playing after recovering from season-long injury.

Penticton Vees defenceman Sam Rossini is happy to be back on the ice after sustaining a knee injury during exhibition action that kept him out the entire B.C. Hockey League season and the playoffs until the Fred Page Cup series.                                 Mark Brett/Western News
Taylor Ward of the Penticton Vees heads up ice against the Portage Terriers in their final round robin game of the Western Canada Cup. Ward scored in their 5-3 win to advance to the playoff round on Saturday.                                 Mark Brett/Western News

Vees put a muzzle on the Terriers to advance to WCC playoff round

Vees win over Portage sets up rematch with Battlefords in WCC 3rd vs. 4th match

Taylor Ward of the Penticton Vees heads up ice against the Portage Terriers in their final round robin game of the Western Canada Cup. Ward scored in their 5-3 win to advance to the playoff round on Saturday.                                 Mark Brett/Western News
Jordell Afonso of Pinnacles FC practices balancing a soccer ball. Afonso will make the jump to U Sports soccer with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack in Kamloops this summer.                                 Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Pinnacles FC midfielder set to join WolfPack

PFC’s Jordell Afonso ready to make jump to U Sports soccer.

Jordell Afonso of Pinnacles FC practices balancing a soccer ball. Afonso will make the jump to U Sports soccer with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack in Kamloops this summer.                                 Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Chiefs get shutout by North Stars

Chiefs get shutout by North Stars

Chiefs goalie Mathieu Caron stops 23 in loss to Battlefords

Chiefs get shutout by North Stars
Penticton Power Under 12 backcatcher Lily Pierpont knocks down an errant ball during a game against the West Kelowna Outlaws on Wednesday at Wiltse School. The Power are heading to a seven team tournament in Kamloops for the Mother’s Day weekend.                                 Kristi Patton/Western News

Clever catcher

Western News Staff

Penticton Power Under 12 backcatcher Lily Pierpont knocks down an errant ball during a game against the West Kelowna Outlaws on Wednesday at Wiltse School. The Power are heading to a seven team tournament in Kamloops for the Mother’s Day weekend.                                 Kristi Patton/Western News

Finding his man

The South Okanagan Flames lacrosse team picked up a tie with Armstrong