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The West Kelowna Warriors are pleased to announce the return of defensemen Scott Allan (’96) and the addition of forward Matthew Campese (’97), both from the Western Hockey League.
Allan, 20, returns to the Warriors after being released by the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League.
The Thornton, Colorado native spent 53 games with the Warriors last season and played a big role in the team’s winning of the RBC Cup National Championship. Allan collected five goals and 21 points and went on to play in 35 playoff games amassing four assists.
“Scott Allan was a huge part in our playoff run last year,” stated Warriors head coach and general manager Rylan Ferster, “He is a big presence on the ice and was very good in a shut down role last year.”
Campese, 18, comes to the Warriors after being released by the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers.
The Prince Albert, Saskatchewan native is a veteran of 95 WHL games split between the Victoria Royals and Kamloops Blazers, earning 10 goals and 16 points over that span.
Prior to his WHL play, Campese dominated the Midget Prep level, collecting 79 goals and 145 points in just 61 games with the Okanagan Hockey Academy’s Midget and Prep team and played for Team Western Canada at the U17 World Hockey Challenge.
“Matt Campese is a player with a great shot and can score goals,” added Warriors bench boss Rylan Ferster on the addition of Campese, “To be ale to add a player like this should help out our offence.”
Allan and Campese are expected to make their season debuts for the Warriors on Friday night when West Kelowna hosts the Penticton Vees. Puck drop is 7:00 PM at Royal LePage Place and you can purchase your tickets at the Warriors office or by calling Kim at (250) 769-7051. If you can’t make it to the rink, the game will be live on the Warriors Internet Network and pay-per-view video on www.fasthockey.com.
