US EditionPresident of West Kelowna Warriors Leaves to Join Penticton Vees
- On May 27, 2025, Chris Laurie stepped down as president of the West Kelowna Warriors, effective immediately, as the team announced his departure.
- Chris Laurie had been serving as president of the BCHL franchise since John Murphy and Rod Hume purchased the team in 2019 to bring stability to its operations.
- During Laurie’s tenure, the Warriors achieved a 142-97-21-3 record, boosted game night presentations, increased attendance, and received positive fan feedback.
- John Murphy highlighted Chris Laurie’s significant contributions over the past six years and mentioned that the organization aims to appoint a new vice president of business operations soon.
- Laurie will assist the Warriors through the transition while joining the Penticton Vees as senior vice president to oversee their WHL expansion franchise's business operations.
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President of West Kelowna Warriors leaves to join Penticton Vees
West Kelowna's loss is Penticton's gain. In a pair of announcements Tuesday afternoon, the West Kelowna Warriors announced president Chris Laurie was stepping down from his position while, at the same time, the Western Hockey League's Penticton Vees were naming Laurie their new senior vice president...
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Chris Laurie out as West Kelowna Warriors president
Laurie held the role since 2019
Team President Chris Laurie Steps Away from Warriors
The West Kelowna Warriors have announced that Chris Laurie will step away from his role as President. While his departure will be effective immediately, Chris will be actively involved assisting in the transition. Chris has served as President of the team since the ownership change in 2019. Chris caps his second stint with the Warriors after having been an employee when the team was formed in 2006. Owner John Murphy commented, “Chris Laurie has b
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