Warrior Prospects Named to Under 16 Rosters

Published on October 17, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release

Moose Jaw Warrior prospects Zachary Sawchenko and Ryan Gardiner will represent their respective provinces next month when they take part in the Western Canada Under 16 Challenge Cup.

Sawchenko, who was the Warriors first pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft, was named to Team Alberta earlier today. He is currently playing with the Notre Dame Argos in the SMAAAHL, in four games this year the Calgary product is 1-1-1 with a 3.57gaa and .890sv%. Last year while with the Calgary Bantam AAA Royals Sawchenko posted a 1.47gaa and .944sv%, back in July he took part in the Allstate All-Canadians NHLPA Mentorship Camp in Toronto.

Earlier this month Warriors 2012 third round bantam pick Ryan Gardiner was named to Team Manitoba. Gardiner is currently playing with the Winnipeg Thrashers in the MMAAAHL, through five games the defenceman has two goals and four points.

The 2012 Western Canada Under 16 Challenge Cup will take place November 1st to 4th at Father David Bauer Arena in Calgary. The event features the highest rated players in the under 16 age category representing the four western provinces battling in a round robin format, and is the first step in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence.

Players who have taken part in this event in the past include Moose Jaw Warrior Morgan Rielly, Red Deer's Matt Dumba, Portland's Derek Pouliot, and Edmonton's Griffin Reinhart, all of whom were selected in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Last year's tournament was held in Moose Jaw and featured current Warriors Brayden Point, Josh Uhrich, and Miles Warkentine.

Western Hockey League Stories from October 17, 2012

• Blades End Ams Streak with 3-2 Overtime Win - Tri-City Americans
• Silvertips Tame Broncos in Swift Current - Everett Silvertips
• Royals' Prospects Selected for Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup - Victoria Royals
• Winterhawks Trade Cam Lanigan to Medicine Hat - Portland Winterhawks
• Warrior Prospects Named to Under 16 Rosters - Moose Jaw Warriors
• Five Pats Prospects to Participate in Under-16 Challenge Cup - Regina Pats
• Three Prospects Named to Provincial U16 Teams - Kamloops Blazers
• Jakob Stukel Selected for Team BC at Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup - Vancouver Giants
• Tigers Deal for Veteran Goaltender - Medicine Hat Tigers
• Tri-City Prospects Tabbed for 2012 Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup - Tri-City Americans
• 2012 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup Comes to Calgary - WHL
• Rockets Prospects Named to U-16 Challenge Cup - Kelowna Rockets
• Estephan Named to Team Alberta - Lethbridge Hurricanes
• Three Raiders Prospects to Participate in U-16 Challenge - Prince Albert Raiders
• T-Birds Dump Chiefs for Third Win in a Row - Seattle Thunderbirds
• Warriors Surge Past 'Tips in Third - Everett Silvertips
• Hitmen Blank Prince George 5-0 - Calgary Hitmen
• Rankin Leads Americans Comeback for 2-1 Shootout Win - Tri-City Americans
• Blazers Win 4-0 in Red Deer - Kamloops Blazers

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