FLIGHT PATH | Warriors open the second weekend of the season against Broncos
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. – After an exciting overtime victory last Saturday night, the Warriors are back in action, looking for win number two, this time against the Swift Current Broncos.
After going down two-nothing early to the Blades in their home opener, the Warriors battled back to eventually win the game. Gage Nagel led the team with three goals, Colt Carter picked up two goals, Kash Andresen and Mathieu Lajoie tallied a goal and two points each, and Connor Schmidt, Landen McFadden, and Griffin Darby each recorded two points. Rookie import-forward Rasmus Kamarainen recorded two shots on goal in his first WHL appearance. The Warriors went five for six on the penalty kill and two for five on the power play.
In one preseason meeting, the Warriors were handed a narrow 5-4 loss against the Broncos. Rasmus Kamarianen recorded two goals, and Colt Carter and Luke Moroz recorded a goal and two points each.
Yesterday, the Moose Jaw Warriors announced the reassignments of 2007-born goaltender Kyle Jones and 2008-born defenceman Benson Hirst, as well as the signings of three prospects – Michael Puddicombe (D, 2011), Owen Grassick (F, 2010), and Charlie Tobin (F, 2010). Last week, the Warriors also announced the signings of four prospects – Gavin Craig (G, 2011), Linden Abercrombie (F, 2010), Brady Oatman (F, 2010), and Isaac Rimmer (D, 2010).
The Swift Current Broncos are also 1-0 after picking up a win over the Prince Albert Raiders on September 19th. Trae Wilke and Jace McFaul lead the Broncos with one goal and two points each. Cal Conway made 36 saves on 38 shots for a 2.00 GAA and a .947 save percentage in the win.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7 pm at the InnovationPlex this evening. Listen live with James Gallo on Country 100, or stream it for free on YouTube.
