Prior to the turn of the calendar to 2016, there were few signs to indicate that the West Kelowna Warriors might be a serious contender for a national junior A hockey championship.
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The Warriors capped off the dream season on May 22 in Lloydminster, Alta./Sask. with a 4-0 victory over the host Bobcats in the national final.
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The biggest hurdle on the road to the RBC Cup may have been crossed in the second round of the BCHL playoffs, with West Kelowna finally finding an answer for the rival Penticton Vees.
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