Brent Gough has left the Warriors to coach in the Arizona Bobcat AAA program down in the USA, however remains as the Director of Player Personnel. Shae Naka will return as the assistant coach to Rylan Ferster, after helping out last year while with the Pursuit of Excellence Academy.
The Warriors have 9 players returning from last years team, including new 20 year olds Kylar Hope and Kyle Marino.
Rylan Ferster was busy in the off-season making several trades to acquire multiple players and future considerations.
Trade Summary:
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Date
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Acquired
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For
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June 18th, 2015
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Daniel Mannella (G) from Oakville (OJHL)
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Scott Patton (G)
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June 23rd, 2015
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Tyler Anderson (D) from Kindersley (SJHL)
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Josh Bly (F) and Futures
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June 30th, 2015
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Garrett Forster (F) and Futures from Victoria (BCHL)
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Braydon Gelsinger (F)
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July 9th, 2015
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Luke Harrison (F) BCHL-CHL List Rights from PG (BCHL)
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Mac Ferner (D) to Vernon (BCHL) (3-team deal involved PG
and Vernon including defenseman Mitch Meek to PG)
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July 30th, 2015
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Paul Lovsin (F) from Spruce Grove (AJHL)
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Future Considerations
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August 11th, 2015
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Future Considerations from Vernon (BCHL)
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Hunter Zandee (F)
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With the deals, the Warriors will have 13 players signed heading into training camp on Monday.
The Warriors will hold a 4-day camp, which will see them play the Penticton Vees on Wednesday August 26th at Royal Lepage Place. The game, which is likely to see rookie-laden lineups, starts at 7:00 pm and tickets are just $5.
For more information on the camp schedule, visit www.westkelownawarriors.ca
