The Penticton Vees are pleased to announce defenseman Nick Buchanan has committed to Minnesota State University-Mankato Mavericks for the fall of 2012.
The 20-year-old from Victoria is currently playing in his third season in the BCHL and first with the Vees; Buchanan was acquired from the Victoria Grizzlies in September.
The rearguard has played in 140 career BCHL regular season games, recording five goals and 31 points to go along with 100 penalty minutes. Buchanan has developed a reputation as a premier defensive defenseman in the BCHL.
“I am very proud of what Nick has accomplished in such a short period here in Penticton,” said Vees coach Fred Harbinson. “Nick has played an integral part in our current success and will be an outstanding addition to the Mavericks D-core for the next four years.”
Buchanan will join current Vees teammate, Bryce Gervais next fall in Mankato to suit up for the Mavericks. Minnesota State- Mankato plays in the Western Colligate Hockey Association (WCHA) and has been a member since the fall of 1999. In 2003, The Mavericks made their first NCAA postseason tournament.
Buchanan becomes the 14th Vees player on the roster to secure an NCAA Division I scholarship.
