With all the talk surrounding the of the West Kelowna Warriors, Rylan Ferster ³¦´Ç³Ü±ô»å²Ô91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™t be blamed for being a little distracted these days.
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, who have been hit hard by injuries of late, will open up the tour tonight on the island against the Victoria Grizzlies, before moving on to Powell River on Saturday and Chilliwack Sunday.
The Chiefs, Grizzlies and Kings are second, third and fourth respectively in the µþ°ä±á³¢91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s overall standings.
Adding to the challenge for West Kelowna are the likely absences of captain Nick Rutigliano, Jake Harrison, Peter Tomaras, Calvin Tilsley and Jonas Gordon from the lineup due to injury.
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The Warriors (22-20-1-0) next home action is Friday, Feb. 3 against the Coquitlam Express.