Tri-City American #24 Deagan McMillan of Vernon checks the score clock during a break in play. (Facebook photo)

By Kevin Rothwell

Americans come north

Family Day has special meaning for Vernon WHL player

Feb 16, 2024 | 6:30 AM

Kelowna’s Prospera Place will have a large contingent of Vernon fans present on Family Day Monday, to see a top local WHLer.

The Tri-City Americans make a rare visit to Kelowna to take on the Rockets in a 2 p.m. matinee.

Vernon’s Deagan McMillan is in his third season with the Americans and is on track to surpass last year’s points total, which got him a lot of attention from NHL scouts.

McMillan, from the Okanagan Indian Band, is one of about a dozen First Nations players in the Western Hockey League.

The 6′ 2″, 185 pound centre has 15 goals and 17 assists in 52 games. His 2022-23 campaign saw 17 goals and 30 assists over 65 games.

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“He is focused on the game, but excited to play in front of friends and family,” Deagan’s father, Dave McMillan, told Vernon Matters.