A pair of new defencemen will be manning the blue line for the West Kelowna Warriors this season.

Jack Farrell and Trey Ausmus were both signed to the BCHL club this week.

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Farrell had 29 points in 28 games last season for the Governor含羞草研究社檚 Academy in U.S. Prep League hockey, his third season with the team and first wearing the 含羞草研究社楥含羞草研究社�.

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Ausmus has spent his last two seasons with the Madison Capitals of the United States Hockey League, posting 17 points in 19 games.

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