US Edition'We're closing this chapter': Penticton, Brooks set for final BCHL meeting
- Harbinson led the Penticton Vees to the BCHL Interior Conference finals, starting May 2, against the Brooks Bandits in a seven-game series.
- Penticton enters this playoff series following a strong 41-8-5-0 regular season record, while Brooks is competing in their inaugural BCHL campaign after transitioning from the Alberta Junior circuit in 2024.
- Penticton holds an 8-0 postseason record with sweeps over Okotoks and Cranbrook, led by offensive leader Max Heise with 13 playoff points.
- Harbinson, with 734 career regular-season wins and six Fred Page Cup titles, called this his “last kick at the can” and labeled the matchup between the league’s two best teams.
- The series marks the last BCHL meeting between the rivals before Penticton joins the WHL in 2025-26, closing one chapter and beginning another as teams prepare intensely.
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BCHL Playoff Preview: Conference Finals
We are down to the final four in the Rogers BCHL Playoffs, which means it is time for the Conference Finals to determine who faces off in the championship series. We preview both series below. Interior Conference Final #1 Penticton Vees vs. #2 Brooks Bandits Head-to-Head: The teams split the season series 2-2. Top Playoff Performers: Penticton – F Max Heise (13 points), F Caton Ryan (8 points), F Ben Merrill (8 points), G Ethan Buenaventura (.933
Bandits vs. Penticton in the final Interior Conference series – Brooks Bulletin
SANDRA M STANWAYBrooks Bulletin The BCHL Brooks Bandits defeated the Sherwood Park Crusaders in four games and have reached the final series in the Interior Conference to face the first place Penticton Vees.The second place Bandits dominated the Crusaders in four games defeating them 2-1, 6-3, 4-0 and 6-4.The winner of the upcoming series will advance to the finals where they will take on the winner of the Coastal Conference which has Chilliwack…
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