Kraken Prospect Firkus Named Tempo WHL Player of the Week
May 13, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release
Moose Jaw, Sask. - Seattle Kraken prospect Jagger Firkus of the Moose Jaw Warriors has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week for the week ending May 12, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.
With five points (3G-2A) in three games, Firkus, helped the Warriors clinch the WHL's Eastern Conference banner before then staking out a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.
In Game 7 of the WHL Eastern Conference Championship, the 20-year-old product of Irma, Alta., recorded his 12th goal of the 2024 WHL Playoffs, helping the Warriors claim a 3-2 overtime victory against the Saskatoon Blades.
Down in Portland, Firkus continued to have an impact, registering a primary assist on a second-period goal from captain Denton Mateychuk, as Moose Jaw eked out a 3-2 win over the Winterhawks in Game 1 of the 2024 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.
Firkus, who was named WHL Player of the Year on May 9, put his stamp on the WHL Championship Series in Game 2, notching two goals and an assist as the Warriors skated to a 5-1 victory.
The 5-foot-11, 160-pound centre found the back of the net 15 seconds into the third period, registering his first goal of the series to give Moose Jaw a commanding 4-1 advantage. Firkus added his second goal of the night at 5:35, pushing the Warriors in front 5-1. He was named first star of the game for his performance.
With 31 points (14G-17A) in 18 games, Firkus leads the 2024 WHL Playoffs in scoring.
A second-round selection (35th overall) of the Seattle Kraken in the 2022 NHL Draft, Firkus enjoyed a career campaign, notching 126 points (61G-65A) in 63 games to lead the WHL and Canadian Hockey League in scoring during the regular season.
Originally selected by the Warriors in the fourth round (82nd overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Firkus has collected 310 points (144G-166A) in 230 WHL regular season games. In 38 career WHL Playoff games, he has posted 64 points (30G-34A).
The 2024 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien continues Tuesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. MT as the Moose Jaw Warriors host the Portland Winterhawks at the Moose Jaw Events Centre. The winner of the best-of-seven series will advance to the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow in Saginaw, Mich., which is scheduled for Friday, May 24 through Sunday, June 2.
All seven games of the WHL Championship Series are available in Canada on TSN. Check local listings for up-to-date television schedules and channel designations. Fans can also stream all seven games on WHL Live on CHL TV.
2023-24 Tempo WHL Player of the Week
May 6, 2024: Nate Danielson, Portland Winterhawks (Detroit Red Wings)
April 29, 2024: Egor Sidorov, Saskatoon Blades (Anaheim Ducks)
April 22, 2024: Egor Sidorov, Saskatoon Blades (Anaheim Ducks)
April 15, 2024: Denton Mateychuk, Moose Jaw Warriors (Columbus Blue Jackets)
April 9, 2024: Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets
April 1, 2024: Briley Wood, Wenatchee Wild
March 25, 2024: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)
March 18, 2024: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars
March 11, 2024: Andrew Cristall, Kelowna Rockets (Washington Capitals)
March 4, 2024: Jordan Keller, Kamloops Blazers
February 26, 2024: Riley Heidt, Prince George Cougars (Minnesota Wild)
February 20, 2024: Graham Sward, Wenatchee Wild (Nashville Predators)
February 12, 2024: Emmitt Finnie, Kamloops Blazers (Detroit Red Wings)
February 5, 2024: Egor Sidorov, Saskatoon Blades (Anaheim Ducks)
January 29, 2024: Carter Yakemchuk, Calgary Hitmen
January 22, 2024: Luca Cagnoni, Portland Winterhawks (San Jose Sharks)
January 15, 2024: Matthew Savoie, Moose Jaw Warriors (Buffalo Sabres)
January 8, 2024: Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers
January 2, 2024: Chase Bertholet, Spokane Chiefs
December 18, 2023: Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets
December 11, 2023: Dominik Rymon, Everett Silvertips
December 4, 2023: Conor Geekie, Wenatchee Wild (Arizona Coyotes)
November 27, 2023: Andrew Basha, Medicine Hat Tigers
November 20, 2023: Koehn Ziemmer, Prince George Cougars (Los Angeles Kings)
November 13, 2023: Gabe Klassen, Portland Winterhawks
November 6, 2023: Trevor Wong, Saskatoon Blades
October 30, 2023: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)
October 23, 2023: Andrew Cristall, Kelowna Rockets (Washington Capitals)
October 16, 2023: Ryder Ritchie, Prince Albert Raiders
October 10, 2023: Easton Armstrong, Wenatchee Wild
October 2, 2023: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)
September 25, 2023: Zac Funk, Prince George Cougars (Washington Capitals)
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world's finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada's National Junior Hockey Team.
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