Grappling with a handful of key injuries, the West Kelowna Warriors will open 2018 with five consecutive games on the road.
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The following weekend, Jan. 12 and 13, the Warriors (18-17-1-1) will be in Wenatchee for back-to-back games against the division rival Wild.
The Warriors next home action is Wednesday, Jan. 16 against the Vernon Vipers.
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