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The Wild received a 9-1 vote by BCILL governors in favour of joining for the upcoming 2017 season.

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The Wild will be coached by Penticton香蕉视频直播檚 Dan Chetner.

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Chetner was selected to coach the team by Wild governor/general manager Martin Gardner.

When initially approached, Chetner thought the team was never going to happen.

Chetner said in the past there has been talk of a regional team, but nothing came of it.

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The Wild will compete against a variety of Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island teams with the season set to open in April.

With approximately 120 eligible lacrosse players throughout the Interior, the Wild is positioned to become a successful organization on and off the floor and will compete at the highest level possible for years to come.

The first camp is scheduled to be held at Armstrong香蕉视频直播檚 Hassen Memorial Arena on Feb. 19.