Warriors Acquire Ellis, Draft Picks from Lethbridge
November 15, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release
Moose Jaw, SK - The Moose Jaw Warriors are excited to announce that the organization has acquired 18-year-old defenceman Ryder Ellis and two draft picks from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for 19-year-old import defenceman Vojtech Port.
"Adding Dowhaniuk earlier today and knowing that we could bring in an 18-year-old defenceman to our group, Vojtech became available, and we needed to add some draft picks back following last season's championship run," Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger said.
In addition to Ellis, the Warriors add a third round pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft and second round pick in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft.
Ellis, a six-foot-six defenceman, from Meadow Lake, SK has appeared in 15 games with the Hurricanes this season, posting 17 penalty minutes and a minus-one rating.
Last season with the Battlefords Stars in the Saskatchewan Male Under-18 AAA Hockey League, Ellis posted three goals and 10 points in 43 games, while piling up 105 penalty minutes.
"Ellis brings size, reach and grit for us, he's a big defender and will help our team improve in the defensive zone," Ripplinger said.
Port was acquired by the Warriors, along with Rilen Kovacevic, from the Edmonton Oil Kings last December and was a key part of the team's first WHL Championship, finishing with four assists in 20 playoff games.
"We thank Vojtech for his contributions to the Warriors during last season's championship run," Ripplinger added.
The Warriors are off until next Thursday when they host the Saskatoon Blades at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.
• Discuss this story on the Western Hockey League message board...
Western Hockey League Stories from November 15, 2024
- Wheat Kings Take One Point, Lose Second to Pats - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Rockets Off To Prince George For Pair Of Weekend Games With Cougars - Kelowna Rockets
- Cameron Dillard Signs WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement - Everett Silvertips
- Warriors Acquire Ellis, Draft Picks from Lethbridge - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Hurricanes Acquire Ducks Prospect Vojtech Port from Warriors - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Gameday Preview: Game 21 vs Victoria Royals - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Chiefs Host Hitmen Friday for Fred Meyer Shop with the Chiefs Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Giants Acquire Defenceman Mittelsteadt from Rockets - Vancouver Giants
- Rockets Acquire Pair Of Picks From Giants For Defenceman Ethan Mittelsteadt - Kelowna Rockets
- Warriors Add 20-Year-Old Defenceman Dowhaniuk to Roster - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Oil Kings Back on the Road, Set to Battle Blades - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Game Day Hub: November 15 vs. Red Deer - Portland Winterhawks
- Game Preview: Cougars vs. Rockets - Prince George Cougars
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.
