OKOTOKS, AB (April 6, 2025) – The Okotoks Oilers and the Penticton Vees are set for game two of the first round in the 2025 Rogers BCHL playoffs on Sunday night (April 6).
The Oilers and Vees had two days of rest after opening the postseason on Thursday. The Vees took game one 4-0 at their home rink of South Okanagan Events Centre.
The Green and Golds netminder, Olivier Ciarlo (Laval, QB) did everything he could to keep the Oilers in the game after making 34 of 38 stops on the night. The veteran netminder is expected to make the start again for the Oilers in game two against the Vees.
Nolan Stevenson leads the series in points with two after picking up the primary assist on the series-opening goal from Ryden Evers and the secondary assist on the final goal of game one on Simon Meier’s marker.
The Oilers will need to find a way to win in Penticton at some point in the series if they want to advance to the second round as the Vees hold home-ice advantage.
The Vees currently lead the first-round series in the BCHL Interior Conference 1-0. Puck drop for Sunday’s game is set for 5:00 p.m. MDT.
For those who haven’t yet purchased their Oilers playoff package, make sure you don’t miss any of the action by visiting https://tickets.okotoksoilers.com/events/35044-2025-playoff-package
Single-game playoff tickets for games three and four at Viking Rental Centre can also be purchased at https://tickets.okotoksoilers.com/
In addition, the Oilers 50/50 has gone live with tickets available at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/okotoksoilers
Oilers and Vees 2025 Rogers BCHL first-round playoff schedule:
Vees lead the series 1-0
Game 1 – April 3 in Penticton at South Okanagan Events Centre: 4-0 Loss
Game 2 – April 6 in Penticton at South Okanagan Events Centre, 4:00 p.m. PDT
Game 3 – April 8 in Okotoks at Viking Rentals Centre, 7:00 p.m. MDT
Game 4 – April 9 in Okotoks at Viking Rentals Centre, 7:00 p.m. MDT
Game 5 – April 12 in Penticton at South Okanagan Events Centre, 7:00 p.m. PDT *If necessary
Game 6 – April 13 in Okotoks at Viking Rentals Centre, 7:00 p.m. MDT *If necessary
Game 7 – April 15 in Penticton at South Okanagan Events Centre, 7:00 p.m. PDT *If necessary
Preview: Scott Savard
Photos: Chad Goddard
Graphics: Geyan Predas
About the Okotoks Oilers
The Okotoks Oilers are a not-for-profit, community-run junior hockey franchise competing in the BCHL and operating out of Viking Rentals Centre. The Oilers are currently in their 20th year of play and their first full season since officially joining the BCHL in January 2024. For more information, visit okotoksoilers.com or follow the Oilers on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
