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SIGNING | Warriors announce signing of 2010-born defenceman Miller Watkins

Elizabeth Black — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:52 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have signed 2010-born defenceman Miller Watkins to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “We are excited to have Miller join our organization. He has elevated his play since we drafted him,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “Miller is a very reliable player; he thinks the game well and has the ability to play in all situations.” In 28 games last season with RHA Kelowna’s U18 Prep team, Watkins (6’1, 165lbs) notched two goals and 14 points. Watkins added three more assists on the team’s journey to winning the CSSHL U18 Prep Championship. The product of Kelowna, British Columbia, was named to Team British Columbia at the 2025 WHL Cup, where they earned silver in the tournament. Watkins is the fifth member of the Warriors 2025 WHL Prospects draft class to sign their WHL scholarship and development agreement with the team. Season tickets for the 2026/2027 season are on sale now at the Warriors Business Office or online.

Western Hockey League announces 2026 Preseason schedule

Elizabeth Black — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:07:19 +0000

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today the complete schedule for the 2026 WHL Preseason.

The 2026 WHL Preseason features 56 games stretching from Sunday, August 30, through Sunday, September 13, including stops in communities outside of WHL Club markets, providing an opportunity for hockey fans in other areas of Western Canada to enjoy the thrill of WHL hockey.

The 2026 WHL Preseason schedule begins Sunday, August 30, when the Seattle Thunderbirds visit the Everett Silvertips at 1 p.m. PT.

Headlining the 2026 WHL Preseason schedule is inter-league action featuring the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights, who visit the Victoria Royals for a pair of games Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5, at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

The Edmonton Oil Kings and Prince George Cougars will play a pair of games in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. – Friday, September 4, and Sunday, September 6, while seven other communities will also host WHL Preseason action – see below for complete details.

The 2026 WHL Preseason schedule once again features two U.S. Division tournaments, including events hosted by the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans.

Everett’s seven-game tournament at Angel of the Winds Arena is slated to run from Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6, featuring all six U.S. Division Clubs, along with the Vancouver Giants.

Tri-City’s five-game preseason tournament at Toyota Arena in Kennewick, Wash., is scheduled for Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13, featuring the Portland Winterhawks, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs, Wenatchee Wild, and the host Americans.

The 2026-27 WHL Regular Season schedule will be released Tuesday, June 30.

2026 WHL Preseason Schedule

Visitor	Home	Date	Time	Location
Seattle	Everett	August 30	1 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
Tri-City	Portland	August 30	2 p.m. PT	Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Portland, Ore.
Tri-City	Wenatchee	August 31	2 p.m. PT	Town Toyota Center – Wenatchee, Wash.
Prince Albert	Saskatoon	September 1	2 p.m. ST	SaskTel Centre – Saskatoon, Sask.
Medicine Hat	Lethbridge	September 1	7 p.m. MT	VisitLethbridge.com Arena – Lethbridge, Alta.
Swift Current	Regina	September 1	7 p.m. ST	Brandt Centre – Regina, Sask.
Penticton	Kamloops	September 2	7 p.m. PT	Sandman Centre – Kamloops, B.C.
Moose Jaw	Regina	September 2	7 p.m. ST	Brandt Centre – Regina, Sask.
Vancouver	Seattle	September 4	12 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
Spokane	Portland	September 4	3:30 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
Regina	Brandon	September 4	7 p.m. CT	Assiniboine Credit Union Place – Brandon, Man.
Red Deer	Calgary	September 4	7 p.m. MT	7 Chiefs Sportsplex – Tsuut’ina Nation, Alta.
Kelowna	Kamloops	September 4	7 p.m. PT	Sandman Centre – Kamloops, B.C.
Moose Jaw	Prince Albert	September 4	7 p.m. ST	Art Hauser Centre – Prince Albert, Sask.
Edmonton	Prince George	September 4	7 p.m. PT	Tumbler Ridge Arena – Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Saskatoon	Swift Current	September 4	7 p.m. ST	InnovationPlex – Swift Current, Sask.
Tri-City	Everett	September 4	7 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
London (OHL)	Victoria	September 4	7:05 p.m. PT	Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre – Victoria, B.C.
Seattle	Spokane	September 5	2 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
London (OHL)	Victoria	September 5	4:05 p.m. PT	Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre – Victoria, B.C.
Portland	Everett	September 5	6 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
Kamloops	Kelowna	September 5	6:05 p.m. PT	Prospera Place – Kelowna, B.C.
Lethbridge	Medicine Hat	September 5	7 p.m. MT	Co-op Place – Medicine Hat, Alta.
Swift Current	Moose Jaw	September 5	7 p.m. ST	Southland Co-op Centre – Assiniboia, Sask.
Calgary	Red Deer	September 5	6 p.m. MT	Marchant Crane Centrium – Red Deer, Alta.
Brandon	Regina	September 5	6 p.m. ST	Chief Denton George Memorial Multiplex – Ochapowace, Sask.
Prince Albert	Saskatoon	September 5	7 p.m. ST	Warman Home Centre Communiplex – Warman, Sask.
Tri-City	Wenatchee	September 5	6 p.m. PT	Town Toyota Center – Wenatchee, Wash.
Edmonton	Prince George	September 6	12 p.m. PT	Tumbler Ridge Arena – Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Wenatchee	Vancouver	September 6	12 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
Seattle	Everett	September 6	4 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
Regina	Moose Jaw	September 8	7 p.m. ST	Temple Gardens Centre – Moose Jaw, Sask.
Kamloops	Penticton	September 8	6:35 p.m. PT	South Okanagan Events Centre – Penticton, B.C.
Kelowna	Penticton	September 9	6:35 p.m. PT	South Okanagan Events Centre – Penticton, B.C.
Red Deer	Lethbridge	September 10	7 p.m. MT	VisitLethbridge.com Arena – Lethbridge, Alta.
Saskatoon	Prince Albert	September 10	7 p.m. ST	Art Hauser Centre – Prince Albert, Sask.
Wenatchee	Seattle	September 11	3 p.m. PT	Toyota Arena – Kennewick, Wash.
Moose Jaw	Brandon	September 11	7 p.m. CT	Assiniboine Credit Union Place – Brandon, Man.
Swift Current	Medicine Hat	September 11	7 p.m. MT	Co-op Place – Medicine Hat, Alta.
Edmonton	Red Deer	September 11	7 p.m. MT	Marchant Crane Centrium – Red Deer, Alta.
Prince Albert	Regina	September 11	7 p.m. ST	Brandt Centre – Regina, Sask.
Portland	Spokane	September 11	7 p.m. PT	Toyota Arena – Kennewick, Wash.
Victoria	Everett	September 11	7:05 p.m. PT	Angel of the Winds Arena – Everett, Wash.
Seattle	Portland	September 12	2 p.m. PT	Toyota Arena – Kennewick, Wash.
Medicine Hat	Swift Current	September 12	5 p.m. ST	LSB Legacy Wickenheiser Centre – Shaunavon, Sask.
Calgary	Edmonton	September 12	6 p.m. MT	Glenn Hall Centennial Arena – Stony Plain, Alta.
Brandon	Moose Jaw	September 12	6 p.m. ST	Temple Gardens Centre – Moose Jaw, Sask.
Kamloops	Prince George	September 12	5 p.m. PT	West Fraser Centre – Quesnel, B.C.
Regina	Saskatoon	September 12	7 p.m. ST	SaskTel Centre – Saskatoon, Sask.
Penticton	Kelowna	September 12	6:05 p.m. PT	Prospera Place – Kelowna, B.C.
Spokane	Tri-City	September 12	6:05 p.m. PT	Toyota Arena – Kennewick, Wash.
Victoria	Vancouver	September 12	7 p.m. PT	Jon Baillie Arena – Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Victoria	Vancouver	September 13	2 p.m. PT	Langley Events Centre ARENAS – Langley, B.C.
Wenatchee	Tri-City	September 13	2:05 p.m. PT	Toyota Arena – Kennewick, Wash.
Prince George	Kamloops	September 13	5 p.m. PT	Sandman Centre – Kamloops, B.C.
Lethbridge	Calgary	September 13	4 p.m. MT	7 Chiefs Sportsplex – Tsuut’ina Nation, Alta.

About the Western Hockey League

Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 23 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.

TRADE | Warriors acquire Griffin Darby from Portland Winterhawks

Elizabeth Black — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:43 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have acquired 17-year-old defenceman Griffin Darby (2008) from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a 2027 CHL Import Draft first-round pick, a 2027 fifth-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2028 sixth-round pick. “Adding Griffin gives us more depth on our blue line. Griffin makes a good first pass, plays a good two-way game, and can play against top players,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “He will bring experience, character, and leadership to our dressing room.” Darby (6’0, 176lbs) was originally a first-round pick of the Winterhawks at the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. In 110 games with the Winterhawks over the last two seasons, Darby has recorded two goals, 20 points, and 62 penalty minutes. Originally from Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Darby notched his first WHL goal on February 12, 2026, when the Winterhawks hosted the Victoria Royals. With the Swift Current Legionnaires in the 2023-24 season, Darby notched four goals and 25 points through 39 games. In the 2022-2023 season, Darby led the Swift Current U15 AA Broncos defencemen with six goals and 35 points through 28 games. Season tickets for the 2026/2027 season are on sale now at the Warriors Business Office or online.

SIGNING | Warriors announce signing of 2010-born defenceman James Stanton

Elizabeth Black — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:32 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have signed 2010-born defenceman James Stanton to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “As we build through the draft, we are excited to sign James,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “James brings a different element to the game; he’s a big, strong defender who is hard to play against.” In 25 games with Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg’s U18 Prep team, Stanton (6’2, 158lbs) tallied a goal and seven points as well as 36 penalty minutes. The product of Winnipeg represented Manitoba at the 2025 WHL Cup, where he tallied three assists in the tournament and brought home the gold medal. Season tickets for the 2026/2027 season are on sale now at the Warriors Business Office or online.

SIGNING | Warriors announce signing of 2011-born Kobe Pellack

Elizabeth Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:30:48 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have signed 2026-second round draft selection, Kobe Pellack, to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “We are excited for Kobe to join our program,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “He brings a lot of skill and hockey sense and will be a key building block in his age group.” In 28 games with the OHA Edmonton U15 Prep team, Pellack (5’10, 154 lbs) tallied 18 goals and 52 points, ending the season third in team scoring. The product of Warman, Saskatchewan, has also been named to Hockey Saskatchewan’s Top 36 roster with a chance to represent his home province at the 2027 Winter Games. Pellack has committed to the Saskatoon Blazers of the SMU18AAAHL for the 2026/2027 season. Season tickets for the 2026/2027 season are on sale now at the Warriors Business Office or online.

NEWS | Warriors announce three-year partnership with HK Henderson | Navacord for Alumni Golf Tournament

Elizabeth Black — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:38 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors are excited to announce their 15th annual golf tournament will return to the city as part of a three-year partnership with HK Henderson | Navacord. “HK Henderson | Navacord is excited to become the presenting sponsor of the Warriors’ Alumni tournament,” said President and CEO David Reidy. “As past sponsors of the event, we are excited to take on a larger role in working alongside the Warriors and other local businesses to raise funds to allow players access to post-secondary education. Supporting the education of youth within our community has always been fundamental to us, so this opportunity is very aligned with who we are.” The tournament will be held on July 3rd at the Hillcrest Golf Course with registration, dinner, and social at the Moose Jaw Shrine Club on July 2nd. “We are grateful to welcome HK Henderson | Navacord on as the presenting sponsor,” said Tournament Chair Todd Hudson. “Together, we are excited to welcome back current and former Moose Jaw Warriors to the city for this year’s tournament.” Over the past 14 years, the tournament has raised more than $1.36 million for the Moose Jaw Warriors Education Fund, which provides graduating players with the opportunity to further their education at the post-secondary level. For inquiries about sponsorship or registration, contact Olivia Howe (306.630.6350) or Todd Hudson (306.631.0288).

Prospects joined by veterans Nagel, Brown, Moroz at 2026 Development Camp

Elizabeth Black — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:13:07 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - In addition to some of the organization’s top prospects, the Warriors also welcomed back current players Luke Moroz, Casey Brown, and Gage Nagel for the team’s development camp earlier this month. “I remember being in their shoes and coming to camp nervous,” said Moroz. “The quicker you can help [the prospects] adapt to the atmosphere, it’s easier for them to feel comfortable and fit right in [come training camp].” All of Nagel, Moroz, and Brown are part of the veteran presence on the Warriors’ squad and will be looking to make an impact as leaders on the team come September. “I take [my role as a veteran] very seriously,” said Nagel. “I think it’s important to make them feel comfortable and excited to come to the rink.” Although he’s preparing for his final season in the league, Brown notes that it wasn’t so long ago that he was attending Warriors’ camps as a prospect. “I remember when I was young and came here,” said Brown. “[I was] pretty scared, didn’t know anyone, [and was] playing with some new guys, so just [being] out there to support and [answer questions, hopefully helps them settle in].” All three of the veterans at this year’s camp were affected to varying degrees by the Warriors’ injury struggles last season. Moroz’s season ended during the preseason after suffering an upper-body injury that required surgery, Nagel missed the last two months with an upper-body injury, and Brown was injured in the Warriors’ second-to-last game of the season against the Broncos. “I [was] excited to get on the ice [and] shake off the rust,” said Brown. “[It was cool] to see the next wave of kids [the team has] coming up.” As a full participant at this year’s Development Camp, Moroz notes that the time spent with the prospects during fitness testing and on the ice was an important step in his summer training as he looks toward training camp in the fall. “I haven’t played a game since March 2024,” said Moroz. “It’s definitely an eye-opener for the summer and another reason to work hard for next season.” Season tickets for the 2026/2027 season are on sale now at the Warriors Business Office or online.

Warriors to welcome 24 prospects for 2026 Development Camp

Elizabeth Black — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:32:25 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors are preparing to welcome in 24 of the organization’s top prospects this weekend for the team’s annual Development Camp. In addition to members of the 2026 Draft Class, the Warriors will also welcome 2010-born and select 2009-born prospects, including Kash Elke (2025 18th overall), Dylan Mingo (2025 41st overall), Jett Prpich (2025 94th overall), and Nathan Gardiner ([CGY] 2024 117th overall), who all made their WHL debuts last season. The prospects will take to the ice for three sessions at Caronport’s Barkman Arena, Friday from 2 pm - 3:30 pm, and Saturday from 9 am - 10:30 am and 3:30 pm - 5 pm. All ice times are open to the public. Season tickets for the 2026/2027 season are on sale now at the Warriors Business Office or online.

DRAFT RECAP | General Manager Jason Ripplinger discusses 2026 WHL Prospects Draft

Elizabeth Black — Fri, 08 May 2026 16:42:36 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - After adding to their prospect pool yesterday, General Manager Jason Ripplinger reflected on the talent that the team added to their ranks. “I think we covered a lot of areas,” said Ripplinger. “We built from the backend out again, [we] got some size, grit, and some skill, which was really important to get.” With their first pick in the draft, the Warriors selected Warman, Saskatchewan’s Kobe Pellack. In 31 games last season with OHA Edmonton’s U15 Prep team, Pellack tallied 19 goals and 58 points. “We had [Kobe] ranked pretty high on our draft list,” said Ripplinger. “We like his skill level, his hockey sense, and he makes players better around him. Moving forward as a Warrior, we expect him to put up a lot of points for us.” With their second pick of the day, the Warriors drafted goaltender Gavin Craig from Langley, British Columbia. In 17 games with the Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep team, Craig posted a 15-2 record with a save percentage of .935 and a 1.96 goals against average. The Warriors wrapped up the day by selecting defenceman Brady Cook 143rd overall. In 30 games with the Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep team, Cook registered five goals and 30 points. Ripplinger notes that Cook’s hockey IQ and puck-moving skills were a draw for the organization. The Warriors will welcome the members of the 2026 Draft Class, as well as other members of the team’s prospect pool, to Moose Jaw for Development Camp later this month. “It’s always an exciting time to get the new drafted players in here,” said Ripplinger. “We get to meet them [and their families], they get to meet [the staff], and get a little bit more comfortable when it comes to training camp in the fall.” For more information on the members of the 2026 WHL Prospects draft class, click here. Season tickets for the 2026/2027 season are on sale now at the Warriors Business Office or online.

DRAFT | Warriors add 10 prospects at 2026 WHL Prospects Draft

Elizabeth Black — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:52:06 +0000

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors bolstered their prospect pool by adding 10 2011-born players at the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. 29th Overall: Kobe Pellack (F - 5’11, 160lbs) Hometown: Warman, SK 2025-2026 Team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Stats: 31 GP - 19 G - 39 A - 58 PTS 49th Overall: Gavin Craig (G - 6’0, 175lbs) Hometown: Langley, BC 2025-2026 Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Pre Stats: 17 GP - Record: 15-2 - 1.96 GAA - .935 SV % Named CSSHL U15 Prep Goaltender of the Year 75th Overall: Michael Puddicombe (D - 6’2, 165lbs) Hometown: North Vancouver, BC 2025-2026 Team: BWC U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP - 5 G - 26 A - 31 PTS 93rd Overall: Justin Castonguay (F - 6’2, 175lbs) Hometown: St. Albert, AB 2025-2026 Team: NAX U15 Prep Stats: 28 GP - 14 G - 14 A - 28 PTS 100th Overall: Kingston Dickie (D - 5’10, 153lbs) Hometown: White City, SK 2025-2026 Team: Prairie Storm U15AA Stats: 26 GP - 10 G - 21 A - 31 PTS 118th Overall: Bridger Unchulenko (D - 6’4, 209lbs) Hometown: Esterhazy, SK 2025-2026 Team: Sask East Oilers U15AA Stats: 26 GP - 4 G - 21 A - 25 PTS 124th Overall: Damon James (F - 5’6, 135lbs) Hometown: Swift Current, SK 2025-2026 Team: Swift Current Broncos U15AA Stats: 31 GP - 42 G - 29 A - 71 PTS 125th Overall: Alex Dyrland (F - 6’0, 155lbs) Hometown: Winnipeg, MB 2025-2026 Team: Winnipeg Thrashers U15AAA Blue Stats: 32 GP - 30 G - 30 A - 60 PTS 140th Overall: Jax Baumuller (F - 5’5, 130lbs) Hometown: Wilcox, SK 2025-2026 Team: Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep Stats: 25 GP - 23 G - 13 A - 36 PTS 143rd Overall: Brady Cook (D - 5’7, 130lbs) Hometown: Delta, BC 2025-2026 Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP - 5 G - 25 A - 30 PTS The Warriors will welcome the members of the 2026 Draft Class, as well as other members of the team’s prospect pool, to Moose Jaw for Development Camp later this month. Season tickets for the 2026/2027 season are on sale now at the Warriors Business Office or online.