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NEWS: WARRIORS ANNOUNCE 2019-2020 LEADERSHIP GROUP

Photo Credit(s): Damon James(Left/Right)/Tami Quan Photography(Middle)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUGUST 16th, 2019

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The West Kelowna Warriors Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club are pleased to announce their leadership group for the 2019/20 season.

Veteran Jake Harrison has been named team captain, joining alongside him are forwards Parm Dhailwal and Lucas Cullen who will serve as alternate captains for the Warriors this season. “We are very excited to announce these young men as our leadership group for the upcoming season,” stated Warriors Head Coach and General Manager Brandon West. “All three exemplify what it means to be a Warrior and a leader.”

Harrison, 20, is entering his fourth season with the Warriors after spending last year with the Fargo Force(USHL). Harrison is the only remaining member of the Warriors 2016 RBC Cup winning team. Head Coach and General Manager Brandon West is confident the “C” on his jersey is well deserved and a long time coming. “Jake has been a major contributor to the team on and off the ice here in West Kelowna since the 2015 season and were very honored to have him lead his hometown team”. The West Kelowna native is close to joining the 200 game club with 190 BCHL games played, compiling 94 points over that span, along with 193 penalty minutes. 

“It’s an amazing feeling,” stated Harrison,  “I’ve learned a lot from the Captain’s I’ve played with and I’m ready to take what I’ve learned to help lead our team this season. ”

Dhaliwal, 20, enters his fourth season with the Warriors with 163 games played scoring 44 goals totaling 136 points. The Surrey, British Columbia native had a career year in 2018-19, averaging over a point a game with 61 points scored in 57 games played.

Cullen, 20, also enters his third season after scoring 40 goals and totaling 78 points in 95 games for the Warriors the past two seasons. Lucas Cullen was a superstar during the Warriors playoff run last March scoring 7 goals in 7 games versus the Wenatchee Wild.

“Parm and Lucas are great teammates who lead by their actions. Both have been here for a few years now and have always been guys who put the team first,” said Brandon West. “I’m confident that all three plus another assistant that we will name in the future, will guide our team with class and integrity.”

The Warriors kick off the pre-season Wednesday August 21st when they host the Penticton Vees at Royal Lepage Place, with the regular season home kick off September 6th against the Vipers.

Single Game Tickets are available for purchase online at http://tickets.westkelownawarriors.ca or by visiting our office. Please call ahead as we are currently on summer hours. Please note all Saturday games are now at our new 6:00 pm start time.