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The Penticton Vees have announced their leadership group for the upcoming season.
Forward David Silye has been named captain while forwards Jack Barnes and Jay O’Brien will serve as assistants.
Silye, 20, is entering his fourth season in the BC Hockey League, coming off of career highs in goals, assists and points during the 2018/19 campaign. He scored 21 goals and 39 assists for 60 points during 54 games.
“It’s a great honour to be named captain of the Vees,” he said. “You see the names of previous captains and it makes it even more special knowing you’re adding to that legacy. I’ve seen and learnt a lot in my time in the league and having that experience will help me lead by example on and off the ice.”
“I am extremely pleased with the leadership options we had to choose from going into this season,” said Vees president, general manager and head coach Fred Harbinson, “We have decided on three individuals that have the demeanor to lead this team through the good times as well as the challenging times.”
Barnes, 19, comes into his third season with the Vees, posting a career-high 9 goals and 10 assists for 19 points last season.
O’Brien, 20, makes his way to Penticton for his first season with the Vees but brings a wealth of experience with him. The Massachusetts native played 25 games last season with Providence College in the NCAA while also being a part of Team USA at the World Junior Hockey Championship. O’Brien was the 19th overall selection of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
“David Silye, Jack Barnes and Jay O’Brien will do an outstanding job as the face of our team,” Harbinson continued, “All three players bring experience and a professional approach to the game. I look forward to working alongside this leadership group.”
The Vees are in the midst of pre-season action, with a three-game home stretch kicking off Wednesday night at the SOEC when the Vees play the West Kelowna Warriors. Puck drop is slated for 6:30 p.m. with tickets $5 at the SOEC Box Office.
