WHL Moose Jaw Warriors

Warriors Playoff Update

Published on March 24, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release


REGULAR SEASON RECAP

The Moose Jaw Warriors finished the regular season with a 40-26- 2-4 record, which landed them second in the East Division and 5th

in the Eastern Conference. By winning 40 games, that marks just the third time in franchise history that they ‚¬â„¢ve achieved that milestone. They were 22-12-0-2 at home and 18-14-2-2 on the road. They were 23-11-2-2 against the East Division; 10-12-0-2 against the Central Division; 4-1 against the BC Division; and 3-2 against the US Division. They were 14-4-2-4 in ‚¬Å“1 goal games ‚¬Â, 11- 5 in ‚¬Å“2 goal games ‚¬Â, 10-10 in ‚¬Å“3 goal games ‚¬Â, and 5-7 in ‚¬Å“4+ goal games ‚¬Â.

Dylan Hood led the team with 50 assists, 14 power play goals, and 83 points; Quinton Howden led the team with 40 goals and six game winning goals; Cody Beach led the team with 236 penalty minutes; Captain Spencer Edwards was the team leader with a +24 rating and four shorthanded goals; Collin Bowman was the led all defenseman with 48 points, and was the team leader with 22 power play assists; Morgan Rielly was the rookie scoring leader with 28 points; Thomas Heemskerk finished the year with a 36-21-2-4 record with a 2.94gaa and .908sv%.

WARRIORS HEAD TO CRANBROOK

The Moose Jaw Warriors and Kootenay Ice split their regular season series. Home ice played a big role during the regular season, as the road team went 0-4. Moose Jaw won the games inside the Civic Centre by a combined score of 12-7, while Kootenay won the games in Cranbrook by a combined score of 8-2.

Dylan Hood led the Warriors with three goals and seven points against Kootenay; Spencer Edwards had three goals and six points; Quinton Howden had two goals and five points; Collin Bowman had two goals and four points; Antonin Honejsek had a goal and three points; Cody Beach and Sam Fioretti had three assists each; Dallas Ehrhardt and Dylan McIlrath had two assists each; four players recorded one assist; Thomas Heemskerk was 1-2 with a 3.32gaa and .911sv%; Brandon Stone was 1-0 with a 4.47gaa and .786sv%.

Cody Eakin led Kootenay with three goals and eight points against the Warriors (2-2-4pts w/ SC); Joe Antilla had two goals and six points; Matt Fraser had two goals and five points; Elgin Pearce had three goals and four points; Brayden McNabb had two goals and four points; Jesse Ismond had four assists; Kevin King and Max Reinhart had two goals and three points each; Joey Leach had two assists; six players recorded one point; Nathan Lieuwen was 1-1 with a 4.89gaa and .857sv%; Brett Teskey was 1-1 with a 1.73gaa and .929sv%.

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Game 1; Friday, March 25th @ Kootenay, 7pm

Game 2; Saturday, March 26th @ Kootenay, 7pm

Game 3; Tuesday, March 29th v Kootenay, 7pm

Game 4; Wednesday, March 30th v Kootenay, 7pm

Game 5; Friday, April 1st @ Kootenay, 7pm ** if necessary ***

Game 6; Sunday, April 3rd v Kootenay, 7pm ** if necessary ***

Game 7; Tuesday, April 5th @ Kootenay, 7pm ** if necessary ***

GET YOUR TICKETS AS THEY ARE GOING VERY FAST! ONLINE @ MJWARRIORS.CA OR CALL 694.5711

YARA AWARD WINNERS

The Moose Jaw Warriors handed out their regular season awards March 18th

before the final regular season home game inside the Civic Centre. Quinton Howden and Thomas Heemskerk shared MVP honours; Howden also won the Molson Cup, which is determined by points awarded through each home game ‚¬â„¢s three stars; Captain Spencer Edwards was named Fan ‚¬â„¢s Choice, Humanitarian, and Mark MacKay Hustle awards; rookie Sam Fioretti was named Most Sportsmanlike and Scholastic Player of the year; Kendall McFaull was named Unsung Hero; Most Improved went to rookie Joel Edmundson; Dylan Hood ‚¬â„¢s 83 points captured him the Top Scorer; Collin Bowman was named the Best Defensive Player; Morgan Rielly was named Rookie of the year.

ROCK YOUR INNER SUPER HERO

The 2010/11 Moose Jaw Warriors are heading into playoffs with a vengeance. Lead by a Captain full of courage, carried by the masked man between the iron and feared for their speedy and sharp shooting star forwards. All backed up by the monstrous fists of one steel like defensemen. The playoffs are going to be nothing short of EPIC!

The Warriors have unleashed their super powers; now it ‚¬â„¢s your turn. What makes you a Warriors ‚¬Å“Super ‚¬Â Fan' Are you willing to show off your inner super hero to win fantastic prizes during playoffs' We want you to rock your inner super hero by submitting a video ‚¬Å“super hero ‚¬Â style! You could tell us who your favourite player is and what you think are his best super hero powers. Maybe you have your own super hero outfit to show off ‚¬Â¦. Or maybe you have done something special to show off your Warrior fan-ship. Be creative. Be unique and make it EPIC!

The winner will be heading to the 2010/11 playoffs for free and will be set up with the ultimate fan prize pack. Post your video or photo on the Warriors Facebook page before March 23rd to win. Winner will be announced March 25th . Visit www.facebook.com/mjwarriors to post your video. Fans will also have the chance to win ‚¬Å“super ‚¬Â prizes throughout the playoffs if they rock their super hero gear to support the team. Signs, face paint, costumes and a super sonic voice are all requirements of a serious contender. Rock the crushed can, one last time with your fan force!

** BE ONE OF THE FIRST 1000 THROUGH THE DOORS TUESDAY NIGHT & RECEIVE A NOISE MAKER DRUM! ALSO COLLECTIBLE COMIC BOOK STYLE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FT. THE WARRIORS SUPER HEROS **

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