The Penticton Vees looked to a Northern BC prospect as they join the Western Hockey Leage.
Fort St. James product Diego Johnson was one of 21 players selected by the Vees in the Expansion Draft.
Johnson was originally selected by the Seattle Thunderbirds in the sixth round of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.
While he hasn’t played for the Thunderbirds, Johnson has played 173 games across the BCHL, AJHL, and USHL, racking up 30 goals and 27 assists.
The 2006-born forward is also committed to the University of Connecticut for next season.
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