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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 18th, 2018
WEST KELOWNA B.C. – The West Kelowna Warriors have made a trio of moves this week to bolster their lineup.
The West Kelowna Warriors have acquired 1999 F Eric Olson from the Brooks Bandits of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) for future considerations. Warriors Head Coach and General Manager is very excited to have Olson dress Friday night. “Eric is strong two way player who we expect will add some veteran experience and leadership to our dressing room. We are very excited to acquire Eric and would like to welcome him and his family to our hockey club”. Olson, 19, recorded 20 points (9 goals, 11 assists) in 56 games with the Philadelphia Rebels of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) last season, with 119 penalty minutes, adding 4 points (3 goals, 1 assist) in 8 playoff games. Previously, the 6’0”, 181lb forward scored 13 points (4 goals, 19 assists) in 56 games with the AJHL’s Spruce Grove Saints in his rookie season of Junior A hockey. He is a graduate of the Calgary Royals midget AAA program.
The Warriors have also signed free agent 2000 D Kelvin Hair. Kelvin joins the Warriors after being released from the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL. “Kelvin is going to bring size and puck moving ability to our blue line,” stated Geoff Grimwood. “We would like to welcome Kelvin and his family to our hockey club” . Hair, 18, spent his 2017-18 campaign with the Kelowna Rockets(WHL) where he played 30 games registering 6 penalty minutes. Previously, the 6’3 192 lb defenseman scored 9 points in 24 games played with the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton. Hair has already dressed for the Warriors in their Tuesday night loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs.
To make room on the roster a tough decision had to be made for the Warriors as they traded 2000 D James Philpott to the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) for a PDF (Player Development Fee). “The Warriors would like to thank James and his family for his contributions on and off the ice. James is a very talented and hard working young defensemen and has a bright future ahead of him. We wish him well with the Drumheller Dragons.” -Geoff Grimwood. Philpott, 18, dressed in six games for the Warriors this season picking up one point.
Tickets are still available for this Friday’s matchup with the Vees and other home games this season. Visit the West Kelowna Warriors website and check out our new ticketing system where you can pick and choose your own seats. Just a reminder that Murray’s Pizza West Kelowna Warriors Hockey is also available to watch live on Hockey TV and Mixlr.
