An NHL prospect who most recently played in the NCAA is coming to Penticton.

Michael Fisher, a third-round pick of the San Jose Sharks in 2022, has signed with the Penticton Vees for the 2024-2025 campaign, the team announced.

The Westborough, Mass. product, 20, will come to the South Okanagan after spending last season at Northeastern University in the NCAA.

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According to the Vees, Fisher will rejoin Northeastern University after his time in the BCHL has come to an end.

The 6'3", 195-pound defenceman played in 30 games last season in Massachusetts.

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