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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 21st, 2019
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The West Kelowna Warriors get their 2019 six-game exhibition season going as they host the Penticton Vees on Wednesday night at Royal LePage Place.
Warriors Exhibition Schedule:
Wednesday, August 21st @ Royal LePage Place vs. Penticton Vees (7:00 PM)
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. Vees 2018/19 Regular Season Schedule:
Friday, September 27th @ South Okanagan Events Centre (7:00 PM)
Saturday, October 26th @ Royal LePage Place (6:00 PM)
Friday, December 6th @ South Okanagan Events Centre (7:00 PM)
Saturday, December 7th @ Royal LePage Place (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, January 21st @ Royal LePage Place (7:00 PM)
Sunday, February 9th @ South Okanagan Events Centre (2:00 PM)
This is the first of two preseason contests between the Warriors and Vees, who have found themselves in a 3-3 series series spilt back in 2018-2019.
The lineups for tonight consist mostly of young prospects with the Warriors featuring recently committed players such as David and Drew Vieten, who will wear the Warriors crest for the first time. This is also the first time the Warriors have twins playing on the same team. The Vees lineup will also feature numerous prospects and uncommitted players who are trying to crack 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 first 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. West Kelowna is back in action on Friday night as they host the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for the first of a preseason home-and-home set.
