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Warriors Release Tentative Schedule

Published on June 23, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release


The Warriors will begin the season with an exhibition game on September 1st vs Swift Current. The Warriors will open the regular season on Friday September 24th vs Swift.

The Warriors will have home and home's with the Pats on November 5th and 6th, January 28th and 29th, March on the 11th and 12th. The Warriors will head out on the road for the BC Road Trip on December 28th and will not return home until January 12th when the face Red Deer.

Warrior Summer Camp begins August 25th with the Intersquad Game set from Sunday August 29th.

DRAFTING THE FUTURE

Friday is the day! A day the '92 born Warriors grad class has been waiting for their entire lives. Quinton Howden, Dylan McIlrath, Kendall McFaull, Antonin Honejsek and Brandon Glover will wait in anticipation for the results of NHL Entry Draft held in L.A. on Friday and Saturday.

Five Moose Jaw Warriors have been listed in the NHL Central Scouting ranks. Dylan McIlrath leads the 1992 born grad class, compared to the defensive styling of Ed Jovanovski of the Phoenix Coyotes, McIlrath has been turning heads, or more like craning necks, all season long. Dylan, also known as "the freight train from Winnipeg", as coined by Warriors radio broadcaster James Gallo will be a tough customer in his remaining years in the WHL and looking ahead to the NHL.

Quinton Howden was drafted first overall in his Bantam year. All the way from a small town in Oak Bank, Manitoba; Howden's speed and scoring ability is his greatest asset. Howden finished off the 09/10 regular season as the top scorer for the Warriors. Recently, Howden has been compared to Todd Bertuzzi, who was cited as a "world class power forward" in his prime.

Kendall McFaull is likely to go in day two of the draft. McFaull's progression over the season has been remarkable. Antonin Honejsek is ranked 124th, leading all Warriors rookies in scoring and breaking the top 20 rookie scoring ranks in the WHL. Honejsek was selected as the Warriors first pick in the 2009 Import Draft.

Brandon Glover sits in 22nd position amongst North American goal tenders. Glover graces the same list as fellow '92 born goaltenders Calvin Pickard and Tyler Bunz. June 25th is sure to be quite a day for Moose Jaw's young talent.

The latest mock drafts from www.nhl.com have Dylan McIlath going as highest 10th to the New York Rangers. Other predictions include Boston at 15th or Ottawa with the 16th pick. Quinton Howden has been predicted to go as high as 12th to Anaheim; also to Pittsburgh with the 20th pick.

With one missing tooth and fists of steal, McIlrath is not only a gem, but literally a 'rock' in amongst a talented group of potential draftees. Dylan has few expectations for the NHL Entry Draft and is now expected to go as highest 10th overall. "We head up there Thursday for a meeting and from there on, it's all a surprise," he said. "I am both nervous and excited, but know at this point none of it is in my hands... as the saying goes; whatever happens, happens," he added. "I have done all I can and now I am just going to enjoy the experience with my family and friends," said McIlrath.

For Quinton Howden, it has been a year full of pressure to perform, interviews and intense analysis-- but what happens after the draft is over and the hype dies down? "I just want to keep progressing each day and take the Warriors farther than ever before. I am going to keep challenging myself and get my game where it needs to be to reach the next level," Howden said.

The NHL Entry Draft will be televised on TSN beginning at 4:00 pm PT (5:00 pm local time). Visit www.mjwarriors.ca for all the details. Check the Warriors website for the draft results!

POTOMAK SIGNS

The Warriors are proud to announce Brandon Potomak has signed with the tribe. Potomak was hoping to be selected by a small town team and Moose Jaw was just the right place. Potomak was selected in the 2nd round of the 2010 Bantam Draft, 32nd overall. "He wanted to play for a small market team; and our scouting staff was happy to fulfill his wishes," said Director of Scouting and Player Development Rob MacLachlan.

"The Warriors are very proud to have a player like Brandon in our system. His speed and skill will definitely be an asset in the future, his work ethic and passion to score is something that all teams look for," said Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Truitt. "We believe Brandon will be able to continue doing those very same things down the line for us," he added. "I look forward to seeing Brandon at training camp in August," said Jeff Truitt

Brandon is a 5'11", speedy forward who spent last season training with The Pursuit of Excellence program in Kelowna/Penticton, BC.

NEW FACE ON THE BENCH

The Moose Jaw Warriors are pleased to welcome Trevor Weisgerber as the new Assistant Coach. Trevor comes to the Warriors after spending the 09/10 season with the Kindersley Klippers as the Assistant Coach. Trevor played seven years of professional hockey with the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees, Rocky Mountain Rage, and San Angelo Saints. In his professional career, Trevor accumulated 345 points. Trevor's Midget hockey career began in Moose Jaw with the AAA's and the Swift Current Legionnaires. From there he played Junior Hockey with the Beardy's. He later joined the Yorkton Terriers, where he was named top scorer with 105 points.

HOWDEN HEADED TO WJ CAMP

Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League has announced roster details for Canada's National Junior Team development camp, scheduled for early August in St. John's, N.L. Forty-one skaters (defencemen and forwards) have been identified to attend the camp.

The camp roster currently includes 17 defensemen and 24 forwards, including the Warriors own Quinton Howden. The players, born in 1991 or 1992, were selected by Hockey Canada head scout Al Murray, in consultation with head coach Dave Cameron (Mississauga St. Michael's, OHL) and assistant coaches Bob Boughner (Windsor, OHL), Ryan Huska (Kelowna, WHL) and André Tourigny (Rouyn-Noranda, QMJHL). Murray evaluated these players over the course of the 2009-10 season, following these players along with numerous other candidates for the program during league play, as well as during international competitions for both the under-18 and junior programs.

FLEURY & THOMAS TO BE INDUCTED

The Moose Jaw Warriors are proud to announce this years Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame inductees are Theoren Fleury and Scott Thomas. The Hall of Fame banquet is set for August 20th at the Heritage Inn. Tickets are on sale. Tickets are $60 each or a table for $480.00 and available at the Moose Jaw Warriors downtown office (422 Main Street North) or by calling 694-5711.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE WARRIORS

June 24th- Hometown Parade

June 29th- Import Draft

July 1st - Moose Jawg Charity Road Race

July 3rd- Mortlach Berry Festival Parade

July 8th & 9th- Men's Golf Tournament (SOLD OUT!)

July 13th- AGM

July 14th- Country 100 LIVE on location from the downtown office

July 15th- Final Day to lock in at $350 Season ticket price

August 9th- Warriors on CTV News at Noon

August 20th- Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame

August 21st- Golf Tournament (details to be released next week)

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