West Kelowna, BC – The West Kelowna Warriors have added two new players to the roster, Head Coach and General Manager Simon Ferguson announced on Monday.
First, on the blueline, the Warriors have added 2004 born defenseman Nathan Drapeau.
Drapeau is a proven presence on the backend, appearing in an astounding 240 games in the QMJHL, and even won a Memorial Cup in 2022 with the Saint John Sea Dogs. On the addition of Drapeau, Simon Ferguson said “Nathan brings experience and poise to our back end. He’s a Memorial Cup Champion who can quarterback our powerplay and play in all situations. He’s a highly-coveted player and we expect him to play a big role for us.”
Down the middle, West Kelowna has also signed 2004 born centreman Tyler Grahme.
Grahme, who’s already committed to Dartmouth College, is another junior hockey veteran, bringing 128 games of experience from the NAHL and USHL. “Tyler has shown he can produce at the Junior level.” Ferguson said of Grahme’s addition. “We expect him to win faceoffs, play special teams, and produce offensively. We are excited to add him to our line up.”
The Warriors also announced on Monday that they have released forward Jack Pridham to the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL. The Warriors would like to thank Jack for his time in West Kelowna, and wish him nothing but the best in his hockey future.
