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Penticton Vees acquire former West Kelowna Warriors captain

The Vees' newest defenceman is the second member of his family to play junior hockey in the Peach City
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Landen Hilditch was named captain of the West Kelowna Warriors ahead of the 2024-2025 BCHL season.

The Powell River Kings traded defenceman Landen Hilditch to the Penticton Vees in exchange for future considerations, the BCHL clubs announced this week.

Hilditch, 19, started the season serving as captain for the West Kelowna Warriors before his playing rights were dealt to the Sunshine Coast on Nov. 24.

The Surrey product, who has two assists in 18 games this season, is currently sidelined with an upper-body injury and won't return to the ice until February, club officials said.

His father, Todd Hilditch, played two seasons for the Penticton Knights from 1986 to 1988 and was drafted by the NHL's Washington Capitals.

Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥œLanden brings experience, size, and leadership to our blueline," said Fred Harbinson, the Vees' president, general manager and head coach. "He has played over 100 games in this league, was the captain of his former team, and comes from a hockey family. We look forward to adding him to the fold."



Logan Lockhart

About the Author: Logan Lockhart

I joined Black Press Media in 2021 after graduating from a pair of Toronto post-secondary institutions and working as a sports reporter for several different outlets.
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