FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3rd, 2022
WEST KELOWNA B.C. – The West Kelowna Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club are excited to announce the commitment of forward Tomis Marinkovic (‘04) for the 2022-23 season.
The Coquitlam, BC native currently has 13 goals and 8 assists in 18 games played with the Vancouver NE Chiefs (BCU18AAA) this season. “We are very excited for Tomis to join the Warriors family”, said Warriors General Manager & Head Coach Simon Ferguson. “Tomis is the Captain of his U18 NE Chiefs Team who currently sits at the top of their standings and is one of the premier programs in the BCEHL. We are getting a big power forward with great hands quick release who knows how to compete and win.”
The 6’3, 185 pound forward considers himself ready for the BC Hockey League. “ It feels great to finally put pen to paper with a BCHL team and such a great organization,” stated Marinkovic. “I have to thank my family, friends and the NE Chiefs organization for getting me to this point. They have been so good to me the last 3 years.”
The Warriors would like to welcome Tomis and his family to the City of West Kelowna and the Warriors organization.
The Warriors are back in action Wednesday when they take on the Merritt Centennials. Puck drop at 7:00pm from the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena in Merritt. This game broadcast will only be available on the Home feed with a free radio stream at Q101 Radio in Merritt.
