The Westside Warriors squandered a two goal lead late in the third period then gave up a controversial power-play goal in overtime as they fell 5-4 to the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks before nearly 900 fans at Royal LePage Place Saturday. Trailing 4-2 midway through the third, Morgan Zulinick picked Michael King's pocket and scored […]
Warriors coach Rylan Ferster calls the Penticton Vees as skilled a team as he has ever seen in the BC Hockey League. Mario Lucia, a 2nd round selection of the Minnesota Wild in the 2011 Entry Draft, is at the top of the skill chart. Lucia had a goal and four assists Friday leading the […]
For the first time in two weeks, Westside Warriors coach Rylan Ferster has a roster decision to make. The Warriors look healthy as they get set to host the Penticton Vees Friday and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Saturday, meaning one healthy body will have to take a seat in the stands. Izaak Berglund, Reid Simmonds […]
A second too many men on the ice penalty led to the Warriors undoing, as they fell 4-3 to the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs in game two of the Warriors six game home stand on Saturday. Derek Huisman would make the Warriors pay for their indiscretion, snapping a 3-3 tie with his second of the night […]
Goaltender Brandon Lane has left the Westside Warriors. Westside Head Coach/General Manager Rylan Ferster confirms the Oakville, Ontario native left the team on Thursday, citing personal reasons. A few weeks shy of his 19th birthday, the netminder had not yet started a game for the Warriors this season. He played in relief […]
The Westside Warriors continue to roll over BC Hockey League opposition not named the Vernon Vipers. The Warriors won their fifth game of the season and first on home ice Friday, rolling over the Merritt Centennials 5-2. Westside, 5-2 on the season are 0-2 against the Vipers and 5-0 against the rest of the league. […]
The Westside Warriors were up bright and early to volunteer at the Maxine DeHart Drive Thru Breakfast today. Captain Izaak Berglund and Reid Simmonds were accompanied by Head Coach Rylan Ferster, Associate Coach Brent Gough and The General. As most people know all the money raised stays in the local community. The numbers aren't quite […]
The Warriors suffered their first shutout of the season on Wednesday night, as they dropped a 2-0 decision in Vernon. Facing a Vipers team known for stingy defence, Westside fired 25 shots on goal but was unable to beat netminder Danny Todosychuk, who was named the top star. Westside netminder Steve Racine also had a strong showing, […]
Tyson Witala is heading home. Westside Head Coach and General Manager confirms the Prince George native was dealt to the (BCHL) Spruce Kings today, in exchange for future considerations. The Westside Warriors wish Tyson all the best in his future endeavors. Visit The General's Report for more on all things Warriors.
Max French converted a breakaway with 1:23 remaining in 3-on-3 overtime to give Westside an emotional 5-4 victory in Merritt on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 midway through the first, Westside struck four straight goals to seemingly put the game out of reach. But a pair of goals in the final five minutes allowed […]
