Elizabeth Black/MJ Warriors

MOOSE JAW, Sask. – The Moose Jaw Warriors have hired alumni Adam Evanoff as the organization’s goaltending coach. 

“We are excited to announce Adam Evanoff as our new goaltending coach,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “Adam will bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude to our organization. We look forward to watching Adam grow in his new position.”

Evanoff, from Penticton, British Columbia, played with the Moose Jaw Warriors from 2017 to 2020 before finishing his WHL career with the Victoria Royals.

The Moose Jaw Warriors are excited to announce the schedule for the 2025 Training Camp presented by KCS Marketing. 

Training Camp kicks off on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with registration and fitness testing. On ice sessions begin on Thursday. The 2025 Training Camp will wrap up on Sunday, August 31, with the team’s annual Grey and Red Intrasquad game. Entry to the game will be by donation to CMHA Moose Jaw in memory of Warriors’ prospect Ethan Williams and Warriors’ alumni, Rob Trumbley. 

MOOSE JAW, Sask. – The Moose Jaw Warriors have acquired 2007-born forward, Kash Andresen, from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for a 2nd round pick at the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.

“Adding Andresen to our group will provide us with a top 9 centreman who brings size and grit along with some secondary scoring,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “Kash has been in the league for two years and will bring playoff experience along with solid leadership qualities.”

The Moose Jaw Warriors have added two Import players to their roster through the annual CHL Import Draft. With the Warriors’ first selection, they chose Czech forward Jan Trefny (5’10”, 168lbs) 65th overall. 

In 29 games with HC Litvinov Chemopetrol Jr. B, Trefny recorded 20 goals and 15 assists for 35 points. With Czechia’s U17 team this year, Trefny added three goals and two assists for five points through 11 games. 

“Adding Trefny will give us more depth, skill, and speed up front as we continue to build our prospect pool,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. 

Nine Warriors current players and alumni have been named to Development Camp Rosters with five different NHL teams. 

After being drafted 27th overall at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Lynden Lakovic will be attending his first development camp with the Washington Capitals. Through 47 games this season, Lakovic led the team in goals and points with 27 goals and 31 assists for 58 points.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Washington Capitals have selected Moose Jaw Warriors’ forward Lynden Lakovic 27th overall at the 2025 NHL Draft presented by Upper Deck. 

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Washington Capitals have selected Moose Jaw Warriors’ forward Lynden Lakovic 27th overall at the 2025 NHL Draft presented by Upper Deck. 

MOOSE JAW, Sask. – The Moose Jaw Warriors have completed the 2025 US Priority Draft and the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, adding 12 players to their prospect pool. 

With the 41st overall selection, the Warriors selected goaltender Dylan Mingo from Peachland, British Columbia. Mingo played last season with Kelowna’s RINK Hockey Academy U15 Prep team. He appeared in 21 games and has a save percentage of .899% and a goals against average of 4.05. Mingo was the highest selected goalie at this year’s draft. 

Three Moose Jaw Warriors have been named to the NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft presented by Upper Deck. Lynden Lakovic is ranked #14, Aiden Ziprick is ranked #162, and Connor Schmidt is ranked #213.

MOOSE JAW, SK – The Moose Jaw Warriors are excited to announce that 19-year-old defenceman Aiden Ziprick has committed to Bemidji State University for the 2026-27 season. 

“We would like to congratulate Aiden on committing to Bemidji State in 2026-27,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “Aiden came to Moose Jaw looking for an opportunity to develop as a player and a person. [Aiden] took big steps to set himself up to be a top defenceman in the WHL in the upcoming season.”