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Lethbridge, AB – A three-goal second period by Lethbridge was too big of a hole for the Moose Jaw Warriors to climb out of on Tuesday as their Alberta road trip opened with a 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Moose Jaw did very well throughout the first period. Their forecheck attacked the Hurricanes inside their zone, and they created several turnovers, which led to extra attack time. In the neutral zone, they were able to break up several Lethbridge rushes. They did a good job keeping the Hurricanes outside in the defensive zone to reduce their quality chances.

General Manager Jason Ripplinger has announced that the team has acquired 20-year-old import forward Krzysztof Macias, 17-year-old forward Luke Moroz, and a 4th-round pick in 2027 from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for 20-year-old forward Rilen Kovacevic.

“Adding Luke gives us more skill in our 2007 age group as we continue to build for the future.  He is a great playmaker with good hockey sense,” commented General Manager Jason Ripplinger.  “Krzysztof gives us skill and a good work ethic.  He should add scoring to our lineup and keep us competitive.”

General Manager Jason Ripplinger has announced the acquisition of 18-year-old goalie Matthew Hutchison, a 4th-round pick in 2025, and a 7th-round pick in 2028 from the Vancouver Giants in exchange for 19-year-old goalie Brady Smith

“Acquiring Matthew gave us a chance to add a quality goaltender with WHL experience, and we were also able to add a couple more draft picks,” commented General Manager Jason Ripplinger.

“Matthew has a lot of upside, and we are hoping he can give us some stability in our net and keep competing with Josh (Banini),” he added.

Moose Jaw, SK – Saskatoon scored two power-play goals in the third period and added a late empty-net marker in a narrow 4-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors at the Events Centre.

The first period was fast and physical as both teams played a smothering style to reduce the quality scoring chances.

Saskatoon scored two power-play goals in the third period and added a late empty-net marker in a narrow 4-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors at the Events Centre.

The first period was fast and physical as both teams played a smothering style to reduce the quality scoring chances.

Saskatoon scored the game’s first goal just over two minutes into the game. Tyler Parr led a rush down the left Warrior boards and then fired the puck on the net. The puck went off the pad of goalie Brady Smith and was stuck in the crease, where Parr came in and knocked it in.

East Division rivals went toe-to-toe at the Events Centre Friday. The Moose Jaw Warriors picked up a point after 3-2 in a shootout against the Prince Albert Raiders.

The Warriors could not have asked for a better start. 48 seconds into the game, they worked the puck to the left point for Ryder Ellis. The 18-year-old defenceman put the puck towards the net, where Owen Berge deflected it past Raiders’ goalie Dmitri Fortin. His eighth of the year gave Moose Jaw an early lead.

AST GAME…  Rilen Kovacevic scored with 37 seconds left in regulation on Wednesday to lift the Warriors to a 4-3 win in Regina.  Kovacevic finished with a goal and three points, Brayden Schuurman and Landen McFadden had a goal and two points each, Aiden Ziprick picked up two assists, and Brady Smith made 33 saves.  Moose Jaw was 2-for-5 on the power play and 2-for-3 on the penalty kill.

Regina, SK – Rilen Kovacevic scored with 37 seconds left in regulation to lift the Moose Jaw Warriors to a 4-3 win over the Regina Pats at the Brandt Centre on Wednesday.

Seven minutes into the hockey game, the Warriors’ forecheck pressured the Pats inside the Regina zone. 16-year-old Riley Thorpe created a turnover along the right boards. He then jumped on the loose puck and drove toward the net.

Moose Jaw, SK – The Moose Jaw Warriors are excited to announce that 15-year-old Colt Carter has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the organization.

“We are excited to have Colt sign with our hockey club,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger.  “Colt is a smooth skater with a high hockey IQ.  He has great offensive instincts and can create offence from the blue line.  Colt will be an exciting player to watch for many years in a Moose Jaw Warriors uniform.”

Brandon scored three goals in the third period Saturday and handed the Moose Jaw Warriors a 5-2 loss in southern Saskatchewan.

The Warriors established a quick pace early in the game, generating a wealth of quality chances at the Brandon net. Unfortunately, Moose Jaw could not capitalize, while the Wheat Kings were the more opportunistic team.