West Kelowna forward named in first wave of BCHL all-star selections

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Jaiden Moriello

West Kelowna forward Jaiden Moriello will represent the Warriors at the BC Hockey League all-star weekend set for Penticton in January.

Moriello was one of 18 players, one from each league team, named Thursday to participate in all-star festivities.

In his first year with the Warriors, Moriello, 19, leads the team in scoring with 11 goals and 19 points in 17 games.

"Jaiden has been one of our most consistent players all season," said Warriors head coach Simon Ferguson.

"It is great to see him recognized for his hard work."

Voting during the first phase of all-star selections was done by the league's 18 head coaches.

During the second phase of player selections, at least one player from each team will be nominated to fill out the remaining 10 spots. Fans will vote over a four day period from Monday, Nov. 21 through Friday, Nov. 25.

The 18 players named to the team Thursday include:

Coastal Conference

• Alberni Valley: Ethan Bono
• Chilliwack: Abram Wiebe
• Coquitlam: Mirko Buttazzoni
• Cowichan Valley: Luke Strickland
• Langley: Vitaly Levyy
• Nanaimo: Kai Daniells
• Powell River: Karter McNarland
• Surrey: Jake Bongo
• Victoria: Olivier Picard

Interior Conference

• Cranbrook: Jack Silich
• Merritt: Jackson Krill
• Penticton: Bradley Nadeau
• Prince George: John Herrington
• Salmon Arm: Owen Beckner
• Trail: Brady Hunter
• Vernon: Reagan Milburn
• Wenatchee: Cade Littler
• West Kelowna: Jaiden Moriello