The Seattle Kraken have signed Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Firkus was originally selected by the Kraken with the 35th overall selection in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft.
The Irma, AB product has led the Warriors in scoring each of the past two seasons, setting a new career-high in 2022-23 with 40 goals and 88 points in 66 games.
Over 167 career games in the Western Hockey League, Firkus has 83 goals and 184 points.
During the 2023 WHL Playoffs, Firkus tied the Warriors franchise record for most points in a single playoffs with 21, accomplishing the feat in 10 games, which is four fewer than Brayden Burke in 2018 and 12 less than Blair Jones in 2006.
Firkus will report to the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League to join them for the Pacific Division semifinal series against the Colorado Eagles.