The Penticton Vees have pretty much had their way with every team they have faced in their record-breaking season.
But after just seven losses – four in the B.C. Hockey League regular season and three in the postseason – the Vees have dropped back-to-back games for the first time all year.
The Pacific champion Vees were 0-2 at the RBC Cup national Junior A championships in Humboldt, Sask., falling 2-1 to the Soo Thunderbirds of the Central region Saturday afternoon, and 3-2 in overtime to the host Broncos Monday night. A loss Tuesday against the Eastern representative Woodstock Slammers would likely eliminate them.
“We know we have the team to do it,” said Vees’ forward Bryce Gervais to Black Press. “We just have to put our hard work and talent together.”
Wade Murphy collected both of Penticton’s goals against the Broncos,while Michael Garteig finished with 40 saves, including a couple of huge stops in overtime before Andrew Johnston’s winner.
Penticton finishes the round-robin tonight (6:30 PT) against the Western region Portage Terriers.
