Caption: #16 Benn Krivoshen awaits a pass near the crease versus the Penticton Vees Wednesday night.
Photo Credit: Tami Quan Photography
FOR RELEASE AUGUST 23rd
AUGUST 23rd, 2019
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The West Kelowna Warriors look to bounce back in the second exhibition game of 2019 versus the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.
Warriors Exhibition Schedule:
Wednesday, August 21st @ Royal LePage Place vs. Penticton Vees (7:00 PM)LOSS 2-1
Friday, August 23rd @ Royal LePage Place vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks (7:00 PM)
Saturday, August 24th @ Shaw Centre vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks (7:00 PM)
Wednesday, August 28th @ South Okanagan Events Centre vs. Penticton Vees (6:30 PM)
Friday, August 30st @ Cominco Arena vs. Trail Smoke Eaters (7:00 PM)
Saturday, August 31st @ Royal LePage Place vs. Trail Smoke Eaters (6:00 PM)
Warriors vs. Silverbacks 2019/20 Regular Season Schedule:
Sunday, September 8th @ Shaw Centre (3:00 PM)
Tuesday, September 24th @ Royal LePage Place (7:00 PM)
Tuesday, October 1st @ Shaw Centre (7:00 PM)
Friday, October 18th @ Royal LePage Place (7:00 PM)
Saturday, November 23rd @ Royal LePage Place (6:00 PM)
Wednesday, February 12th @ Shaw Centre (7:00 PM)
This is the first of two preseason contests between the Warriors and Silverbacks, where the Silverbacks got the best of the Warriors winning the series series 4-2 back in 2018-2019.
The lineups for tonight will more than likely consist of prospects for both clubs with perhaps a couple more committed Warriors players suiting up this evening. Head Coach and General Manager Brandon West has remained silent on who exactly he will send out in game two of the preseason. Wednesday nights game had a taste of the future with West Kelowna native 2003 born Riley Sharun scoring the lone goal for the Warriors. Warriors fans also got a taste of the California twins Drew and David Vieten, who made an impact on Wednesday nights game showing hustle and chemistry as a part of the top unit in the 2-1 loss to the Vees. Tonight’s game is crunch time for those who are looking to crack those final spots on the Warriors lineup.
As for the Silverbacks, they are still reeling after a significant loss to their roster after 2002 born forward John Little was lured by the Vancouver Giants(WHL) 11 days ago. Little was expected to be the Silverbacks leading scorer in 2019-2020 and now Silverbacks Head Coach Scott Atkinson and his coaching staff have to fill a critical spot on the roster.
Tickets for tonight’s preseason game can be purchased at the door at Royal LePage Place ahead of the 7:00 PM opening puck drop and is the second of three Warriors preseason games held at RLP. Season ticket holders get in for free. The game will not be broadcast on hockey tv but fans can listen live FOR FREE on the Warriors Mixlr Network. The Warriors are back in action on Saturday night when they conclude the home at home with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Puck drop at 7:00pm from the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm.
