The West Kelowna Warriors have added some size and skill to their lineup for the stretch drive of the BCHL season.

On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the team announced the signing of 2005-born forward Carter Oakenfold.

This season in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), Oakenfold scored nine goals and added 11 assists in 40 games for the Spruce Grove Saints. Over a career of 90 games in the AJHL, he collected 42 points total (18 goals, 24 assists).

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Standing at 6害羞草研究所�3害羞草研究所�, 174 pounds, Oakenfold has committed to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) for the 2024-25 season, joining new teammates Felix Caron, Landen Hilditch and Jackson Kyrkostas.

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Oakenfold will be wearing #24 and will make his Warriors debut on Saturday night as the team welcomes the Cowichan Valley Capitals to Royal LePage Place. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.

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