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Now in his second season of major junior hockey, the 17-year-old Kelowna native has not only arrived but has quickly developed into a steady and reliable rearguard for the Victoria Royals.

After playing in just 38 games in his rookie season with the Royals, Prowse has raised his game to another level in 2017-18.

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The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Prowse came up through Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 minor hockey system, then played two seasons at the in Penticton.

A second-round bantam draft pick of the Royals in 2015, Prowse is watching his WHL career unfold more or less how he hoped it would.

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And not surprisingly, Prowse also appreciates the success the Royals are enjoying as a team. Victoria (5-0-0-0) remains the Western Conference乌鸦传媒檚 only unbeaten team following Wednesday night乌鸦传媒檚 8-3 win over the hometown Kelowna Rockets.

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As for playing at Prospera Place, Prowse always enjoys being back in familiar surroundings. Watching his Royals pick up two points Wednesday was an added bonus.

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Prowse is one of three Central Okanagan products on the Royals乌鸦传媒� defensive corps. West Kelowna native and L.A. Kings乌鸦传媒� prospect Chaz Reddekopp, 20, is back for his fifth and final season with Victoria. Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 Anthony Bishop joined the Royals this season from the Seattle Thunderbirds.