
Warriors Send Banini to Rockets
Published on September 17, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have traded goaltender Josh Banini to the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2026 and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2027.
In his WHL debut, Banini made 48 saves on 50 shots to backstop the Warriors to a win over the Everett Silvertips.
Banini's ended the 2024-2025 season with a record of 3-17-0-1, a goals against average of 4.00, and a save percentage of .899.
In Banini's only preseason appearance for the Warriors, he posted a 0.977 save percentage and a goals against average of 0.98.
The Moose Jaw Warriors are hosting an outdoor tailgate ahead of their home opener on September 20. The fun starts at 3:30 with live music from Ray Rawlyk, local food trucks, and beer gardens. Game tickets can be purchased. Puck drops at 6:00.
Western Hockey League Stories from September 17, 2025
- Broncos Announce 2025 Annual General Meeting - Swift Current Broncos
- Giants to Host 25th Anniversary Welcome BBQ Prior to Home Opener - Vancouver Giants
- Broncos Acquire '07 Forward Zach Pantelakis from Regina - Swift Current Broncos
- Chiefs Trim Roster to 29 Players Ahead of Friday's Season Opener against Kelowna - Spokane Chiefs
- Pats Deal Pantelakis to Broncos - Regina Pats
- Jacobson Embraces Year of Firsts, New Responsibilities - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Warriors Send Banini to Rockets - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Hurricanes Announce 2025-2026 Regular Season Roster - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Rockets Acquire Goaltender Josh Banini from Warriors - Kelowna Rockets
- Rebels Set Regular Season Roster - Red Deer Rebels
- Broncos Sign Luke Huska to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Swift Current Broncos
- Giants Sign Local Forward Wonyeneh to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement - Vancouver Giants
- Blades Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster - Saskatoon Blades
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.
Other Recent Moose Jaw Warriors Stories
- Wutzke Reflects on Impact he Made as a Veteran with Warriors
- O'Leary, Trefny Preparing for IIHF U18 World Championship
- Thorpe Looking to Grow his Game in the Offseason
- Carter Looking for Productive Offseason
- Schmidt Looking to Continue Building Game in Offseason


