West 琉璃神社 Warriors honouring Peachland fans for third straight year

The Warriors will wear their Peachland jerseys on Saturday, Jan. 27 against Chilliwack

Jordy Cunningham
Jan 17, 2024 3:30 PM

web1_240124-wek-peachland-warriors_1 — The West 琉璃神社 Warriors are rebranding as the Peachland Warriors for their game on Saturday, Jan. 27 against Chilliwack. It鈥檚 the third consecutive season the team has honoured their Peachland fans. (Tami Quan Photography/West 琉璃神社 Warriors/Contributed)

For the third consecutive year, the West 琉璃神社 Warriors are paying tribute to their fans from Peachland.

On Saturday, Jan. 27 when the Warriors host the Chilliwack Chiefs, they鈥檒l be hosting their annual Peachland Warriors night.

The team will be wearing their Peachland jerseys and students from Peachland Elementary will each be receiving a free ticket. The team will be going to Peachland Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 23 to play floor hockey with the students.

鈥淲e are looking forward to the Peachland Warriors game and the week leading up to it,鈥� said Mayor Patrick Van Minsel. 鈥淚ncluding the team visit to Peachland Elementary school on Tuesday, we encourage all Peachland residents to attend the game and cheer on the Warriors.鈥�

Additionally, the 50/50 at the game will benefit the Peachland Lions Club.

鈥淭he Peachland version of the Warriors is a perfect 2-0,鈥� Van Minsel added, 鈥淲e look forward to keeping that undefeated streak alive.鈥�

In 2021 and 2022, the Warriors wore the jerseys against Prince George, winning 5-0 and 4-3.

The special peach-coloured jerseys will be available for auction throughout the game.

Puck drop at Royal LePage Place on Saturday, Jan. 27 is at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available.

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree

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