On Wednesday, the WHL announced the results of the 2025 Expansion Draft. In total, the Penticton Vees acquired 22 players either through the draft or via trade. Below is a look at who the Vees selected and what trades occurred.
Players Selected:
Brandon Wheat Kings – Davies, Isaac (Forward, 2008)
Edmonton Oil Kings – Smith, Kaenan (Goaltender, 2008)
Kamloops Blazers – Anderlini, Kalan (Defence, 2006)
Lethbridge Hurricanes – Norrie, Cameron (Forward, 2007)
Moose Jaw Warriors – Hughes, Ethan (Forward, 2006)
Portland Winterhawks – Schlenker, Marek (Goaltender, 2006)
Prince Albert Raiders – Bursaw, Liam (Forward, 2007)
Prince George Cougars – Danis, Matteo (Forward, 2005)
Red Deer Rebels – Pederson, Doogan (Defence, 2006)
Regina Pats – Almen, Corban (Forward, 2007)
Tri-City Americans – Burick, Sean (Defence, 2008)
Victoria Royals – Danyleyko, Wyatt (Forward, 2007)
Wenatchee Wild – Reyelts, Andrew (Goaltender, 2006)
*Medicine Hat Tigers and Spokane Chiefs given exemption until after the season is complete
Trades
- Penticton Vees acquire 2006-born forward Chase Valliant (Surrey, B.C.) and 2008-born defenceman Easton LaPlante (Calgary, Alta.) from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
- Penticton Vees acquire 2006-born goaltender Jesse Sanche (Kamloops, B.C.) from the Everett Silvertips in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick.
- Penticton Vees acquire a 2025 fifth-round pick in lieu of selecting a player from the Kelowna Rockets.
- Penticton Vees acquire 2006-born defenceman Morgan Tastad (Loreburn, Sask.), 2006-born defenceman Ethan Weber (Manhattan Beach, Calif.), and a 2025 second-round pick (31st overall) from the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick (24th overall).
- Penticton Vees acquire 2006-born forward Diego Johnson (Fort St. James, B.C.) from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick.
- Penticton Vees acquire 2005-born forward Brady Birnie (Regina, Sask.), 2005-born defenceman Nolan Stevenson (Shaunavon, Sask.), and 2009-born forward Brooks DeMars (Hugo, Minn.) from the Swift Current Broncos in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick, 2027 first-round pick, 2027 second-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick, 2028 first-round pick (conditional).
- Penticton Vees acquire a 2026 fifth-round pick in lieu of selecting a player from the Vancouver Giants
Penticton Vees Current Roster
Goaltenders:
Reyelts, Andrew (2006, Wenatchee Wild)
Sanche, Jesse (2006, Everett Silvertips)
Schlenker, Marek (2006, Portland Winterhawks)
Smith, Kaenan (2008, Edmonton Oil Kings)
Defensemen:
Anderlini, Kalan (2006, Kamloops Blazers)
Burick, Sean (2008, Tri-City Americans)
LaPlante, Easton (2008, Calgary Hitmen)
Pederson, Doogan (2006, Red Deer Rebels)
Stevenson, Nolan (2005, Swift Current Broncos)
Tastad, Morgan (2006, Saskatoon Blades)
Weber, Ethan (2006, Saskatoon Blades)
Forward:
Almen, Corban (2007, Regina Pats)
Birnie, Brady (2005, Swift Current Broncos)
Bursaw, Liam (2007, Prince Albert Raiders)
Danyleyko, Wyatt (2007, Victoria Royals)
Davies, Isaac (2008, Brandon Wheat Kings)
DeMars, Brooks (2009, Swift Current Broncos)
Danis, Matteo (2005, Prince George Cougars)
Hughes, Ethan (2006, Moose Jaw Warriors)
Johnson, Diego (2006, Seattle Thunderbirds)
Norrie, Cameron (2007, Lethbridge Hurricanes)
Valliant, Chase (2006, Calgary Hitmen)
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