Whether it is sibling rivalry or revelry, BCHL teams will have a pair of Sillingers to deal with this year.

That is Owen and Lukas suiting up for the . And, from what Vees head coach-general manager Fred Harbinson has seen so far 乌鸦传媒� the apple doesn乌鸦传媒檛 fall far from their retired NHL乌鸦传媒檈r father, Mike Sillinger.

While talking about rookie Lukas Sillinger, Harbinson said 乌鸦传媒渉e has the compete that a Sillinger has.乌鸦传媒� Lukas developed that characteristic while growing up in Regina battling his siblings, Cole and Vees co-captain Owen.

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Even mom would get in on the action, standing in net when they were young. Hockey sticks were always in hand for the trio of Sillinger boys 乌鸦传媒� from simply firing pucks to one-on-one battles or inviting friends over for good old fashion street hockey wars.

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Lukas confirmed that Owen did win. Those moments growing up are Lukas乌鸦传媒� favourite. They pretended to be NHL players. Lukas picked Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane.

What about dad?

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Now the Sillinger brothers get an opportunity they have never had, playing together. During their minor hockey careers that never worked out since Owen is three years older than Lukas. As they hit the ice in the BCHL, younger brother Cole will hone his skills with the Okanagan Hockey Academy.

乌鸦传媒淭o finally play with each other and practice with each other is a great thing,乌鸦传媒� said Lukas.

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Owen believes his brother will make a good transition from playing midget hockey to the junior A level. He also said it depends on how the team peforms, but there will be an adjustment to the league乌鸦传媒檚 speed, but his smarts and skill will help him.

Owen said Cole has worked well on a line with Cassidy Bowes and Jack Barnes, son of retired NHL乌鸦传媒檈r Stu Barnes. Lukas is familiar with Jack as the two played on the same Brick team in Edmonton when they were seven.

During training camp Harbinson has liked what he sees in Lukas, saying he has very good vision and a good shot.

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There is also the possibility that the Sillingers play on the same line, however that wages on how deep the sibling rivalry is. Harbinson said he will see how they interact, remembering what it was like when the Reilly brothers played for the Vees.

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