Penticton Vees sign defenceman Nolan Stevenson
Penticton, B.C. – The Penticton Vees, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), have signed 2005-born defenceman Nolan Stevenson to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement, the team announced Tuesday.
Stevenson played the previous two seasons with the Vees in the B.C. Hockey League and was an Alternate Captain both seasons. Penticton acquired his WHL rights earlier this month from the Swift Current Broncos in the WHL Expansion Draft.
“As we start our new era in the WHL, it’s important to have an experienced player who understands what is expected when you put on a Vees jersey. Nolan has been a great leader for us on and off the ice and will continue to be a key piece in our inaugural season,” commented Vees President, General Manager, and Head Coach Fred Harbinson.
The Shaunavon, Saskatchewan product posted career highs in goals, assists, and points in the 2024-25 season, as he finished with 39 points (8G, 31A) in 51 regular season games. He ranked fifth in the BCHL in scoring by defencemen. In two seasons in the BCHL, the 6’2, 175-pound defenceman posted 48 points (9G, 39A) in 99 career regular season games. He added 10 points (2G, 8A) in 36 career playoff games.
Prior to joining the Vees, Stevenson played three seasons with the Regina Pat Canadians in the Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League.
Stevenson was originally drafted by the Broncos in the fourth round, 67th overall, in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft.
About WHL Scholarships:
Administered by the WHL Office, WHL Scholarships are solely funded by the ownership of the WHL member Clubs. Every player who plays in the WHL is eligible to receive the WHL Scholarship. For every season played in the WHL, players receive a guaranteed, full year of WHL Scholarship including tuition, textbooks, and compulsory fees to a post-secondary institution of their choice. The WHL Scholarship is a fully guaranteed academic scholarship with no requirement to play university hockey to qualify. The WHL graduate can apply the funding to any post-secondary or career-enhancing program of his choice, including trades schools or professional career training programs.
Established on a League-wide basis in 1993-94, over 8,000 WHL Scholarships have been awarded, representing an investment of over $38 million by WHL Clubs.
