Firkus Taken 35th Overall by Seattle Kraken
July 8, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release
Jagger Firkus didn't have to wait long to hear his name called on Day 2 of the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday.
The Moose Jaw Warriors forward was selected with the third pick, 35th overall, of the second round by the Seattle Kraken.
Firkus led the Warriors with 36 goals and 80 points in his draft year as he rose up rankings.
He was named Player of the Game for Team White at the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game after picking up a goal and two points in the game.
Congratulations to Jagger Firkus on being selected 35th overall by the @SeattleKraken!#TakeFlightMJ | @firkusjagger pic.twitter.com/ykMd6gohHa
- Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) July 8, 2022
Firkus becomes the first Warrior selected by the Seattle Kraken, who are entering their second season in the NHL.
He is the ninth player in Warriors' history to be taken in the second round and the first since Jett Woo was picked by the Vancouver Canucks in 2018.
After Denton Mateychuk was picked 12th overall by Columbus on Thursday, this is the first year that the Warriors have had two players taken in the first two rounds since Dylan McIlrath and Quinton Howden were picked in the first round of the 2010 NHL Draft.
Western Hockey League Stories from July 8, 2022
- Lisowsky Drafted by Toronto Maple Leafs - Saskatoon Blades
- Beaupit, Sward Selected in Fourth and Fifth Rounds of 2022 NHL Draft - Spokane Chiefs
- Winterhawks Marek Alscher Selected by Florida in 2022 NHL Draft - Portland Winterhawks
- 28 Western Hockey League Players Selected in 2022 NHL Draft - WHL
- Marek Alscher Becomes the 146th Winterhawk Drafted into the NHL - Portland Winterhawks
- Parker Bell Selected by Flames in 2022 NHL Draft - Tri-City Americans
- NHL DRAFT: Ben Hemmerling, Ryan Hofer Selected in 2022 NHL Draft - Everett Silvertips
- Wild Select Milne 89th Overal in 2022 NHL Draft - Winnipeg Ice
- NHL Draft Blog: WHL Players Well Represented in Round One - Portland Winterhawks
- Six WHL Players Selected in First Round of 2022 NHL Draft - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Firkus Taken 35th Overall by Seattle Kraken - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Mateychuk Selected 12th Overall by Blue Jackets - Moose Jaw Warriors
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Moose Jaw Warriors Stories
- NHL DRAFT: Lakovic Selected 27th Overall by Washington Capitals
- Warriors Acquire Steranka from Red Deer Rebels
- Warriors Sign Jones to Scholarship and Development Agreement
- Warriors to Host Wheat Kings for Home Opener
- Moose Jaw Warriors Holiday Inn Express Development Camp Starts Today
