Lakovic, Ziprick, and Schmidt named to the final NHL Central Scouting Rankings
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.
Ziprick commits to Bemidji State University
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.”
General Manager Jason Ripplinger and the Warriors prepare for upcoming drafts
Moose Jaw, SK – With the conclusion of the Moose Jaw Warriors’ season, General Manager Jason Ripplinger and the Moose Jaw Warriors scouting staff are preparing for one of the organization’s biggest days of the year – the WHL Prospect Draft.
The 2025 drafts begin on May 7 with the WHL Expansion Draft and the first round of the WHL Prospects draft. The US Priority Draft and the remaining rounds of the Prospects Draft will follow on May 8. The CHL Import draft will follow later in the summer.
Warriors celebrate player’s performances with Yara Awards Night
MOOSE JAW, SK – With a dominant performance on the ice this season, Captain Lynden Lakovic was named the 2024/2025 Player of the Year at the annual Yara Awards Night. Through 47 games this season, Lakovic earned a career-high 27 goals and 58 points.
Even after missing nearly seven weeks of the season due to injury, Lakovic’s third season with the Warriors was impressive enough to still earn him the Emerald Custom Creations 3-Stars Award, and the Tim Hortons Top Scorer Award.