Lakovic family soaking up the experience at 2024 Memorial Cup
Written by Cami Kepke/WHL.ca
Saginaw, Mich.- Zoky and Devon Lakovic were in the middle of moving houses in the Okanagan while they were watching their son, Lynden, and the Moose Jaw Warriors fight for their playoff lives in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Championship.
With the chaos of packing, they hadn’t been able to get out to a Warriors playoff game- yet.
Lynden’s overtime goal that night changed everything.
Warriors earn first-ever win at Memorial Cup, advance to semifinal match
Written by Cami Kepke/WHL.ca
Saginaw, Mich.— Another day, another franchise first.
With a 5-3 win over the Drummondville Voltigeurs, the Moose Jaw Warriors have earned the team’s first victory at the Memorial Cup.
18-year-old defenceman Aiden Ziprick- who had just one career WHL goal entering the night- sealed the historic decision with a shorthanded goal late in the game.
PREVIEW: Warriors ready for must-win game against Drummondville
During this year’s playoff run, the Moose Jaw Warriors have been used to having their backs against the wall and fighting back.
The Warriors will face that situation heading into Tuesday night’s showdown with the Drummondville Voltigeurs at the 2024 Memorial Cup, presented by Dow.
“We’ve just got to lay it all on the line,” Warriors forward Brayden Yager said. “It’s do-or-die from now on and we’ve got nothing to save it for.”
Moose Jaw dropped their second straight game to open the tournament, falling 5-4 to the OHL champion London Knights on Monday night.
Warriors drop second match at Memorial Cup, face must-win against Drummondville on Tuesday
Written by Cami Kepke/WHL.ca
Saginaw, Mich.—Moose Jaw struck first, but the London Knights’ explosive attack overwhelmed the WHL Champions in Monday night action at the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow.
The OHL-winning squad’s three-goal second period was the difference-maker in a 5-4 victory for London.
Warriors drop second match at Memorial Cup, face must-win against Drummondville on Tuesday
Written by Cami Kepke/WHL.ca
Saginaw, Mich.—Moose Jaw struck first, but the London Knights’ explosive attack overwhelmed the WHL Champions in Monday night action at the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow.
The OHL-winning squad’s three-goal second period was the difference-maker in a 5-4 victory for London.
Warriors battle back but drop opening match at 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow
Written by Cami Kepke/WHL.ca
Saginaw, Mich.—The Moose Jaw Warriors battled back, but couldn’t overcome a tough start in their opening match of the Memorial Cup.
Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Brayden Yager scored twice and added an assist in the 5-4 loss to the host Saginaw Spirit.
Moose Jaw struggled to get pucks on net in the opening period, while netminder Jackson Unger was standing on his head- and his side, back, and in the splits, for that matter- at the other end of the ice.
PREVIEW | Warriors open Memorial Cup against host Spirit
Saginaw, Mich. – The wait is over for the Moose Jaw Warriors as the organization will finally play their first game at the 2024 Memorial Cup, presented by Down, on Friday night.
The Warriors will hit the Dow Event Center to take on the host Saginaw Spirit in the opening game of the Canadian Hockey League championship.
“It’s going to be electric in the building, we understand that,” Warriors forward Jagger Firkus said. “It’s everyone’s first Memorial Cup for us, it’s going to be a crazy atmosphere in there and we’re just looking forward to it.”
Warriors Captain Mateychuk named 2024 WHL Playoffs MVP
By Cami Kepke/whl.ca
Moose Jaw, Sask.- Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Denton Mateychuk has been named the 2024 WHL Playoffs Most Valuable Player.
The award is presented to a player deemed to have made the strongest contribution to their team throughout the WHL Playoffs, as voted by members of the media.
The Warriors Captain led his team to its first Ed Chynoweth Cup in franchise history with a four-game sweep of the Portland Winterhawks in the 2024 WHL Championship Series.
Moose Jaw Warriors capture first WHL Championship in franchise history
By Cami Kepke/WHL.ca
Moose Jaw, Sask.— For the first time in franchise history, the Moose Jaw Warriors are WHL Champions.
The Warriors clinched the Ed Chynoweth Cup with a 4-2 win over the Western Conference Champion Portland Winterhawks in Game 4 of the 2024 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.
After two periods of back-and-forth action, the Warriors rallied in the third frame by rattling off two goals en route to their fourth win at the Championship Series.
Warriors move one win away from Ed Chynoweth Cup after Game 3 OT win
Moose Jaw, SK – Brayden Schuurman blew the roof off the Hangar 2:20 into the first overtime period.
Schuurman batted home the winner to give the Moose Jaw Warriors a 4-3 win over the Portland Winterhawks in Game 3 of the 2024 WHL Championship Series, presented by Nutrien.
The win moves the Warriors just one win away from clinching the first Ed Chynoweth Cup in franchise history.