The North Okanagan Knights could be on the move.

An Armstrong billet family has told The Morning Star that Knights head coach and GM Liam McOnie, as well as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, informed them that the Junior A hockey team could potentially be sold and relocated.

McOnie would not confirm or deny that there have been talks about a relocation when The Morning Star reached out to him Thursday morning.

Thursday evening, however, KIJHL commissioner Jeff Dubois told The Morning Star that an attempt at a sale has been made.

91裸聊视频淭he KIJHL has received an application for a sale involving the North Okanagan Knights franchise, but the outcome of that application has not yet been determined,91裸聊视频� Dubois said in an email, adding an announcement will be made 91裸聊视频渙nce that has taken place.91裸聊视频�

Amanda Watson, a member of the billet family, launched an Thursday in an effort to encourage ownership not to relocate the team.

91裸聊视频淎s a billet family to our local junior Knights hockey team for the past six years, we have had the privilege of hosting out-of-town players and sharing in their journeys. These experiences have enriched our family life and created bonds that extend beyond the ice rink,91裸聊视频� Watson said. 91裸聊视频淭oday, however, these cherished moments are under threat as plans to relocate our beloved team to another community are being considered.91裸聊视频�

In the petition 91裸聊视频� which has already garnered more than 200 signatures in its first few hours 91裸聊视频� Watson said the community has shown 91裸聊视频渦nwavering support91裸聊视频� for the Knights over the years.

91裸聊视频淭his move would not only affect us personally but also disrupt a tradition that has been part of Armstrong91裸聊视频檚 identity for over a decade,91裸聊视频� she said. 91裸聊视频淲e believe there is ample local support that justifies keeping the team here in Armstrong.91裸聊视频�

The petition urges Knights ownership to cease any plans to relocate the team.

91裸聊视频淟et91裸聊视频檚 remember why we love hockey 91裸聊视频� it brings people together, fosters camaraderie and creates lasting memories. Let us keep these values alive by keeping our Junior Knights hockey team where they belong 91裸聊视频� here in Armstrong.91裸聊视频�

The Knights91裸聊视频� season came to an end Monday, March 18, when the team lost to the Princeton Posse in game seven of the second-round KIJHL playoff series between the two teams.

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