Wins aren乌鸦传媒檛 all the will be looking for heading into the final four games of the 乌鸦传媒檚 regular season. Rylan Ferster would also like to see his club shifting its game into postseason mode.

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乌鸦传媒淚 know it乌鸦传媒檚 a results business and we only went 1-for-3 this past weekend, but I thought overall we played fairly well.

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The Warriors (26-26-1-1) will host the Island Division-leading Victoria Grizzlies (29-17-4-3) on Saturday, before closing out their home schedule Wednesday against the division rival Wenatchee Wild. Face off both nights at Royal LePage Place is 7 p.m.

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Getting into a rhythm this season has been a challenge for the Warriors have battled their share of injuries, enduring large stretches without several key forwards, including Matt Kowalski and Chase Stevenson. Now that they乌鸦传媒檙e healthy again up front, the blueline has been hit hard with injuries to Stephen Kleysen, Cody Paivaranta and Garrett Ewart.

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Following Saturday乌鸦传媒檚 game, the Warriors will hand out their annual player awards. In addition, Saturday乌鸦传媒檚 game at Royal LePage has also been designated Faith Night, as local churches and faith-based organizations come together in celebration of the Warriors乌鸦传媒� chapel program.

West Kelowna will will close out the regular campaign next weekend, Feb. 23 and 24, with back-to-back games against Interior Division rivals in Merritt and Salmon Arm.

The Warriors, currently fifth in the division, will play either Trail or Wenatchee in the opening round of the BCHL playoffs.

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