Kraken prospect Firkus named Tempo WHL Player of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – Moose Jaw Warriors alternate captain Jagger Firkus has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 24, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.
This marks the third time Firkus has earned the weekly award.
The Seattle Kraken prospect led all WHL skaters with five goals plus three assists in two games to capture the Bob Clarke Trophy for the top regular-season scorer.
Firkus scored his 57th of the season off a two-on-one to open the scoring against Brandon on March 21. He’d add another shortly afterward with a powerplay blast to give Moose Jaw a 3-1 advantage. The Irma, Alta. product would add an assist on Brayden Yager’s 35th tally of the season, though the Warriors would fall to the Wheat Kings 5-3.
The 5-foot-11 centreman would erupt for a five-point night in the regular season finale against Regina on March 23. Firkus inched closer to the 60-goal milestone with a slick shot seven seconds into the second period to extend Moose Jaw’s lead to 3-0. The real showstopper came midway through the frame when Firkus pulled off a dazzling lacrosse-style goal for his 60th of the campaign. He’d complete the hat trick with a backhand move on the breakaway and added two assists by the end of the night in an 11-1 blowout victory.
Firkus captured the Bob Clarke Trophy for top WHL scorer with a 126-point season, which saw him post a career-high 61 goals and 65 assists. There were more nights where Firkus netted a hat trick (six) than nights where he was held off the scoresheet (4).
He’s also captured CHL Top Scorer honours.
The dynamic forward closed out the regular season on a 14-game point streak that saw him put up 20 goals and 12 assists in 14 games.
The Seattle Kraken selected Firkus in the second round, 35th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL club in April 2023.
Moose Jaw (44-21-0-3) enters playoffs as the third seed in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors and Brandon Wheat Kings clash in Game One of their first-round series on Friday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. CST.
2023-24 Tempo WHL Player of the Week
March 18, 2024: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars
March 11, 2024: Andrew Cristall, Kelowna Rockets (Washington Capitals)
March 4, 2024: Jordan Keller, Kamloops Blazers
February 26, 2024: Riley Heidt, Prince George Cougars (Minnesota Wild)
February 20, 2024: Graham Sward, Wenatchee Wild (Nashville Predators)
February 12, 2024: Emmitt Finnie, Kamloops Blazers (Detroit Red Wings)
February 5, 2024: Egor Sidorov, Saskatoon Blades (Anaheim Ducks)
January 29, 2024: Carter Yakemchuk, Calgary Hitmen
January 22, 2024: Luca Cagnoni, Portland Winterhawks (San Jose Sharks)
January 15, 2024: Matthew Savoie, Moose Jaw Warriors (Buffalo Sabres)
January 8, 2024: Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers
January 2, 2024: Chase Bertholet, Spokane Chiefs
December 18, 2023: Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets
December 11, 2023: Dominik Rymon, Everett Silvertips
December 4, 2023: Conor Geekie, Wenatchee Wild (Arizona Coyotes)
November 27, 2023: Andrew Basha, Medicine Hat Tigers
November 20, 2023: Koehn Ziemmer, Prince George Cougars (Los Angeles Kings)
November 13, 2023: Gabe Klassen, Portland Winterhawks
November 6, 2023: Trevor Wong, Saskatoon Blades
October 30, 2023: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)
October 23, 2023: Andrew Cristall, Kelowna Rockets (Washington Capitals)
October 16, 2023: Ryder Ritchie, Prince Albert Raiders
October 10, 2023: Easton Armstrong, Wenatchee Wild
October 2, 2023: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)
September 25, 2023: Zac Funk, Prince George Cougars
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 offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 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 close to 60 years. The WHL is also a 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.
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