
Warriors Hit the Road for the Season Opener
Published on September 19, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors are hitting the road for the first game of the regular season.
In the preseason, the Warriors had a record of 3-2, including a shutout win over the Swift Current Broncos to open up September.
The Warriors traded second-year goaltender Josh Banini to the Kelowna Rockets on Wednesday.
On Thursday, the Warriors announced the reassignment of Maxon Johnston and the signing of Benson Hirst to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Steven Steranka led the Warriors with three goals through four preseason appearances. Owen Berge and Pavel McKenzie each notched a goal and two assists through three games.
The Wheat Kings had a preseason record of 3-1. Chase Surkan led the Wheat Kings with five goals and three assists for eight points through five games.
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