Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Spencer Edwards Makes Stops at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital
This morning Spencer Edwards visited the ped's wing of the Moose Jaw Union Hospital. The patients ranged from as young as three to teenagers. One special little girl was leaving only moments after Spencer's visit to be air lifted to Saskatoon. Others were just in for a few days, but were over joyed to have Spencer Edwards stop to chat and sign autographs.
Spencer played a couple games of go-fish with one lucky gal, who is recovering from surgery. She was quite excited to beat Spencer in both rounds of the card game. Guests in the paed's room are often given Warriors tickets to use once they are feeling all better.
The Warriors/McDonalds room in the the paed's ward is always in use and by the sounds of things is the most popular room to be in. At the end of the hall in the wing, a very special Warriors Christmas tree sits. YARA Belle Plaine were kind enough to donate it to the hospital after bidding on it at Festival of Trees.
A big thank you to Heather Seagall, Head Nurse at the MJUH for helping organize the visits and to allow us to bring "Captains Care" to Moose Jaw.
Spencer played a couple games of go-fish with one lucky gal, who is recovering from surgery. She was quite excited to beat Spencer in both rounds of the card game. Guests in the paed's room are often given Warriors tickets to use once they are feeling all better.
The Warriors/McDonalds room in the the paed's ward is always in use and by the sounds of things is the most popular room to be in. At the end of the hall in the wing, a very special Warriors Christmas tree sits. YARA Belle Plaine were kind enough to donate it to the hospital after bidding on it at Festival of Trees.
A big thank you to Heather Seagall, Head Nurse at the MJUH for helping organize the visits and to allow us to bring "Captains Care" to Moose Jaw.
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Captain's Care
For a child spending days in the hospital, it can be scary, not very fun and hard on the parents. The Warriors understand how tough hospital visits can be and want to help brighten a sick kid’s day while spending time in the Moose Jaw Union Hospital.
Thanks to this year’s Captain Spencer Edwards’ passion for kids and a goal to bring the program to the fore front, sick kids in Moose Jaw will be visited by Spencer throughout the 10/11 hockey season.
Spencer wants the “Captain’s Care” program to not only be something he does this season, but a program that will continue on for years to come and be passed on from Captain to Captain.
The Warriors are working in partnership with the Moose Jaw Union Hospital and the Moose Jaw Hospital Foundation to make this program a success.
Last season, the Warriors and McDonald’s restaurant put the finishing touches on the “Warriors/McDonalds” hospital room in the Paediatrics Ward. The Warriors look forward to visiting the kids recovering in the special room as well as all those spending time in a hospital bed.
Thanks to this year’s Captain Spencer Edwards’ passion for kids and a goal to bring the program to the fore front, sick kids in Moose Jaw will be visited by Spencer throughout the 10/11 hockey season.
Spencer wants the “Captain’s Care” program to not only be something he does this season, but a program that will continue on for years to come and be passed on from Captain to Captain.
The Warriors are working in partnership with the Moose Jaw Union Hospital and the Moose Jaw Hospital Foundation to make this program a success.
Last season, the Warriors and McDonald’s restaurant put the finishing touches on the “Warriors/McDonalds” hospital room in the Paediatrics Ward. The Warriors look forward to visiting the kids recovering in the special room as well as all those spending time in a hospital bed.
Spencer will be making a visit this morning at 10:00 am
Monday, November 29, 2010
HOWDEN EXCITED FOR UPCOMING CAMP
Each year around this time, Hockey Canada selects the best of the best Canadian hockey players to battle it out for a roster spot on Canada’s World Junior team. Quinton Howden, draft pick of the Florida Panther’s was lucky enough to be selected.
“I was really excited when I received the call,” commented World Junior hopeful, Quinton Howden. “This has been something that I have dreamt of for a long time and it means I am one step closer to the team I want to make,” he added. Still with a big feat ahead of him, Howden will have to compete amongst Canada’s best players under 20 years old to find a roster spot. “I am really looking forward to camp, my mindset will be just to go in and play my game,” he said. “I am going to work hard and compete as hard as I can to earn myself a spot on the roster,” said Howden.
Howden will be joining players like Swift Current’s Cody Eakin, Regina’s Carter Ashton and many of the WHL, OHL and QMJHL elite players. 17 WHL players are invited to training camp where only a select few will make the final roster that will consist of player’s from the entire CHL.
“I was really excited when I received the call,” commented World Junior hopeful, Quinton Howden. “This has been something that I have dreamt of for a long time and it means I am one step closer to the team I want to make,” he added. Still with a big feat ahead of him, Howden will have to compete amongst Canada’s best players under 20 years old to find a roster spot. “I am really looking forward to camp, my mindset will be just to go in and play my game,” he said. “I am going to work hard and compete as hard as I can to earn myself a spot on the roster,” said Howden.
Howden will be joining players like Swift Current’s Cody Eakin, Regina’s Carter Ashton and many of the WHL, OHL and QMJHL elite players. 17 WHL players are invited to training camp where only a select few will make the final roster that will consist of player’s from the entire CHL.
HOWDEN SELECTED TO WORLD JUNIOR CAMP ROSTER
17 WHL PLAYERS INVITED TO TEAM CANADA’S NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM SELECTION CAMP
TORONTO, Ont. – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced on Monday that 39 of Canada’s top junior-aged hockey players (born in 1991 or later) have been invited to take part in Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp, December 12-15, 2010 at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto, Ont.
Among the 39 players invited, 17 are currently playing in the Western Hockey League, including the Spokane Chiefs’ Jared Cowen who helped Canada earn the silver medal at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship in Regina and Saskatoon, SK. Other notables include the WHL’s current leading scorer Linden Vey (Medicine Hat Tigers), first WHL player selected at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft Ryan Johansen (Portland Winterhawks), reigning WHL Defenceman of the Year Tyson Barrie (Kelowna Rockets) and top rated prospect heading into the 2011 NHL Draft Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Red Deer Rebels). Over the past 10 years, WHL players have made up over 40% of Team Canada’s National Junior roster, and close to 60% of Team Canada’s defenceman corp. WHL Players invited to Team Canada's National Junior Team Selection Camp
Calvin Pickard
Tyson Barrie
Jared Cowen
Brayden McNabb
Ryan Murray
Mark Pysyk
Carter Ashton
Brett Connolly
Cody Eakin
Brendan Gallagher
Curtis Hamilton
Quinton Howden
Ryan Howse
Ryan Johansen
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Brad Ross
Linden Vey
Among the invited, two other returning players – Calvin de Haan (Carp, Ont./Oshawa, OHL) and Ryan Ellis (Freelton, Ont./Windsor, OHL) helped Canada earn the silver medal at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship in Regina and Saskatoon, Sask. Ellis also won a gold medal with Canada at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa, Ont. In addition, thirty-four of the players named to the selection camp roster were drafted in either the 2009 or 2010 NHL Entry Drafts, including eighteen first-round selections and four second-round picks.
Hockey Canada can still add additional players prior to the opening of the selection camp on December 12, in the event that NHL teams loan Canada’s National Junior Team junior-aged eligible players currently playing in the NHL.
“On behalf of Hockey Canada, we want to congratulate the players named to the camp roster today, along with their club teams, parents and minor hockey coaches that have helped them reach this level,” said Scott Salmond, Hockey Canada’s senior director of hockey operations/national teams. “As well, we would like to thank the Canadian Hockey League for its partnership and support of the Program of Excellence.”
“Thanks to Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence, many of these players have already received the experience necessary to deal with high-paced international competition such as the World Juniors,” said Kevin Prendergast, Hockey Canada’s head scout of the men’s Program of Excellence. “The quality and skill of the 39 players invited to the camp next week is a testament of the hard work, commitment and development of all those involved in the Canadian minor hockey and junior hockey systems.”
Prendergast, who was named head scout in September, travelled coast to coast during the early months of the 2010-11 season, assessing players in preparation for the selection camp.
“On behalf of the Canadian Hockey League, I would like to congratulate all players who have been named to the selection camp roster,” said David Branch, president of the CHL. “This is a tremendous honour, and all have worked extremely hard to get to where they are today.”
SELECTION CAMP INFORMATION
There will be two Red-White intrasquad games (December 12, 13) and one game against the Canadian University National Team (December 14). The team, made up of CIS players, will be representing Canada at the 2011 FISU Games in January 2011. Due to limited seating at the MasterCard Centre, accreditation (team, media, scouts) will be required for all practices and games. A select number of passes will be offered in a contest for Hockey Canada followers on its social media platforms. A draw for passes will occur on December 8. For information on the draw, go to www.Facebook.com/HockeyCanada and www.twitter.com/HockeyCanada.
Once the final roster is named at the conclusion of the selection camp in Toronto on December 15, Canada’s National Junior Team will play in three pre-competition games in southern Ontario prior to the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship, December 26 to January 5 in Buffalo, N.Y.
CLICK HERE FOR CANADA’S PRE-COMPETITION AND WJC GAME SCHEDULE
Canada will play its first game of the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship on Boxing Day, December 26 versus Russia, a game that will be broadcast LIVE by TSN/RDS and on The FAN Radio Network (check local listings).
Canada has medaled at twelve straight IIHF World Junior Championships, including gold medal performances in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, silver medals in 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2010 and bronze medals in 2000 and 2001.
For more information on Canada’s National Junior Team and Hockey Canada, please visit www.HockeyCanada.ca.
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TORONTO, Ont. – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced on Monday that 39 of Canada’s top junior-aged hockey players (born in 1991 or later) have been invited to take part in Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp, December 12-15, 2010 at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto, Ont.
Among the 39 players invited, 17 are currently playing in the Western Hockey League, including the Spokane Chiefs’ Jared Cowen who helped Canada earn the silver medal at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship in Regina and Saskatoon, SK. Other notables include the WHL’s current leading scorer Linden Vey (Medicine Hat Tigers), first WHL player selected at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft Ryan Johansen (Portland Winterhawks), reigning WHL Defenceman of the Year Tyson Barrie (Kelowna Rockets) and top rated prospect heading into the 2011 NHL Draft Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Red Deer Rebels). Over the past 10 years, WHL players have made up over 40% of Team Canada’s National Junior roster, and close to 60% of Team Canada’s defenceman corp. WHL Players invited to Team Canada's National Junior Team Selection Camp
Calvin Pickard
Tyson Barrie
Jared Cowen
Brayden McNabb
Ryan Murray
Mark Pysyk
Carter Ashton
Brett Connolly
Cody Eakin
Brendan Gallagher
Curtis Hamilton
Quinton Howden
Ryan Howse
Ryan Johansen
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Brad Ross
Linden Vey
Among the invited, two other returning players – Calvin de Haan (Carp, Ont./Oshawa, OHL) and Ryan Ellis (Freelton, Ont./Windsor, OHL) helped Canada earn the silver medal at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship in Regina and Saskatoon, Sask. Ellis also won a gold medal with Canada at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa, Ont. In addition, thirty-four of the players named to the selection camp roster were drafted in either the 2009 or 2010 NHL Entry Drafts, including eighteen first-round selections and four second-round picks.
Hockey Canada can still add additional players prior to the opening of the selection camp on December 12, in the event that NHL teams loan Canada’s National Junior Team junior-aged eligible players currently playing in the NHL.
“On behalf of Hockey Canada, we want to congratulate the players named to the camp roster today, along with their club teams, parents and minor hockey coaches that have helped them reach this level,” said Scott Salmond, Hockey Canada’s senior director of hockey operations/national teams. “As well, we would like to thank the Canadian Hockey League for its partnership and support of the Program of Excellence.”
“Thanks to Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence, many of these players have already received the experience necessary to deal with high-paced international competition such as the World Juniors,” said Kevin Prendergast, Hockey Canada’s head scout of the men’s Program of Excellence. “The quality and skill of the 39 players invited to the camp next week is a testament of the hard work, commitment and development of all those involved in the Canadian minor hockey and junior hockey systems.”
Prendergast, who was named head scout in September, travelled coast to coast during the early months of the 2010-11 season, assessing players in preparation for the selection camp.
“On behalf of the Canadian Hockey League, I would like to congratulate all players who have been named to the selection camp roster,” said David Branch, president of the CHL. “This is a tremendous honour, and all have worked extremely hard to get to where they are today.”
SELECTION CAMP INFORMATION
There will be two Red-White intrasquad games (December 12, 13) and one game against the Canadian University National Team (December 14). The team, made up of CIS players, will be representing Canada at the 2011 FISU Games in January 2011. Due to limited seating at the MasterCard Centre, accreditation (team, media, scouts) will be required for all practices and games. A select number of passes will be offered in a contest for Hockey Canada followers on its social media platforms. A draw for passes will occur on December 8. For information on the draw, go to www.Facebook.com/HockeyCanada and www.twitter.com/HockeyCanada.
Once the final roster is named at the conclusion of the selection camp in Toronto on December 15, Canada’s National Junior Team will play in three pre-competition games in southern Ontario prior to the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship, December 26 to January 5 in Buffalo, N.Y.
CLICK HERE FOR CANADA’S PRE-COMPETITION AND WJC GAME SCHEDULE
Canada will play its first game of the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship on Boxing Day, December 26 versus Russia, a game that will be broadcast LIVE by TSN/RDS and on The FAN Radio Network (check local listings).
Canada has medaled at twelve straight IIHF World Junior Championships, including gold medal performances in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, silver medals in 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2010 and bronze medals in 2000 and 2001.
For more information on Canada’s National Junior Team and Hockey Canada, please visit www.HockeyCanada.ca.
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Warriors Speak about Fighting and Bullying at John Chisholm School
This morning Spencer Edwards, Dylan McIlrath and Jesse Paradis spoke to the students at John Chisholm School (an alternate school for students to transistion into or back into the school system). This morning's topic covered fighting and bullying.
The players spoke on hockey fights vs real fighting, the consequences and reasons for fighting. The overall message was to show the students that there are other ways of dealing with differences and anger than fighting. Not only are hockey fights in a supervised enviornment, the ultimate outcome differs greatly.
The players gave suggestions to avoid disagreements, discourage bullying and to understand the reality of hockey fights. With the help of Dylan McIlrath, explaining "rules" of fighting or common etiquette which includes "heavy weights" only fighting each other in a willing battle. Although these young men "fight" on the ice, off the ice it is a different story and the "fighters" do have a level of respect for each other.
The players spoke on the idea of fighting to change momentum of the game and of course controlling emotions in situations that would be detrimental to engage in a fight and take a pentalty. The players also spoke on being respectful and safe while on the ice. The main concepts were related to situations the students may face in terms of bullying and dealing with confrontation.
The Warriors visit the students at John Chisholm School each month and touch on different topics like team work, rules and today's topic fighting/bullying.
Big Day for Howden
We will know later this afternoon if Quinton Howden will be heading to World Junior Camp come December 11th .... stay tuned....
Sunday, November 28, 2010
GO RIDERS
With a number of Sask born Warriors... you can bet the Warriors will be watching today's big game.
Many of our Manitoba and BC boys just might be routing for the Rider's today as well.
With that... GO RIDERS GO.
Many of our Manitoba and BC boys just might be routing for the Rider's today as well.
With that... GO RIDERS GO.
WARRIORS STEAL ONE IN MANITOBA
WARRIORS STEAL ONE IN MANITOBA
The Warriors managed their third straight win against the Brandon Wheat Kings Saturday night. Only a single goal has separated the two teams in the last three match ups. Shayne Wiebe had all three Wheatie goals on Saturday Night. Goals for the Warriors came from Captain Spencer Edwards, two from Quinton Howden and the game winner in the last minute of play from Collin Bowman.
Mackenzie Royer continued his point streak with a point in every game since joining the tribe. Goalie Thomas Heemskerk was first star of the night deservingly so after facing 49 shots on the night. The Warriors were 4/4 on the PK.
The Warriors managed their third straight win against the Brandon Wheat Kings Saturday night. Only a single goal has separated the two teams in the last three match ups. Shayne Wiebe had all three Wheatie goals on Saturday Night. Goals for the Warriors came from Captain Spencer Edwards, two from Quinton Howden and the game winner in the last minute of play from Collin Bowman.
Mackenzie Royer continued his point streak with a point in every game since joining the tribe. Goalie Thomas Heemskerk was first star of the night deservingly so after facing 49 shots on the night. The Warriors were 4/4 on the PK.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Warriors Back in Brandon Tonight
The Warriors are on the road this afternoon heading to Brandon, MB
Listen to the game live with the one and only James Gallo on Country 100 tonight
Listen to the game live with the one and only James Gallo on Country 100 tonight
Friday, November 26, 2010
Heated Battle Leaves Warriors on Top
The night started a bit late for both squads as a sheet of glass shattered during warm ups. With a packed stands, the teams took to the ice for a second warm up of the night. First period had a goal a piece from the Wheaties and Warriors. 18 year old Michael Ferland scored the first of the night. Warriors fought back with a marker from Brayden Cuthbert—the first of his WHL career.
Second period was goal filled. Starting with David Toews’s getting one past Heemskerk. Mark Stone made it 3-1 shortly after. Collin Bowman fought back with a power play marker to bring the home team within one. Quinton Howden found the back of Corbin Boes net for a 3-3 score.
Cody Beach started off the third with another Warriors goal to make it 4-3. The Wheaties would keep coming and smash one in for their fourth of the evening from Mark Stone for his second of the match up.
In a heated final few minutes, the Warriors would go on the power play. Mackenzie Royer would manage the game winner with only 8 seconds left. First star of the game went to Quinton Howden with his 2 points and incredible speed and determination. AJ Johnson took home third star with 3 assists.
Tonight’s game was fast paced and showed the Warriors depth of talent. With the rookies taking over for a number of points. Morgan Rielly had 2 points and Jordan Wyton was all over the Wheaties all night.
Warriors load up the bus tomorrow and venture all the way to Brandon for what is sure to be quite the rematch.
Special Teams:
3/5 PP
5/6 PK
Second period was goal filled. Starting with David Toews’s getting one past Heemskerk. Mark Stone made it 3-1 shortly after. Collin Bowman fought back with a power play marker to bring the home team within one. Quinton Howden found the back of Corbin Boes net for a 3-3 score.
Cody Beach started off the third with another Warriors goal to make it 4-3. The Wheaties would keep coming and smash one in for their fourth of the evening from Mark Stone for his second of the match up.
In a heated final few minutes, the Warriors would go on the power play. Mackenzie Royer would manage the game winner with only 8 seconds left. First star of the game went to Quinton Howden with his 2 points and incredible speed and determination. AJ Johnson took home third star with 3 assists.
Tonight’s game was fast paced and showed the Warriors depth of talent. With the rookies taking over for a number of points. Morgan Rielly had 2 points and Jordan Wyton was all over the Wheaties all night.
Warriors load up the bus tomorrow and venture all the way to Brandon for what is sure to be quite the rematch.
Special Teams:
3/5 PP
5/6 PK
RIDER CUPCAKE KITS AT TONIGHTS GAME
Cupcake kits sell for $10 each or 3 for $25. They come with cake mix, icing mix, cupcake liners, and decorations for a dozen cupcakes. And of course, the "Rider" kits make enough for a "Rider Dozen" which is 13!
They are donating 10% of our final profits to KidSport Canada. KidSport gives all kids the chance to play which in turn supports a healthy lifestyle that can last a lifetime.
Be sure to visit the display at tonights game and support KidSport and of course, the Riders!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
WHEATIES IN THE JAW FRIDAY
The Warriors record sits at 13-11-0-1. The Wheat Kings are only 3 points back of the tribe in the standings. Brandon is heading into Friday after suffering a 3-2 overtime loss at the hands of the Swift Current Broncos.
How these teams stack up…
Leading the tribe is Quinton Howden with 26 points followed closely by Dylan Hood with 25. Newly acquired Mackezie Royer is three for three in his first few games as a Warrior. Royer has a goal in each game. Cody Beach, another recent acquisition, has 5 points in three games.
Goalie Thomas Heemskerk ranks in the top 15 goaltenders in the WHL placed 13th with 10 wins. Heemskerk leads the league in minutes played at 1354. He has made 633 saves this season and has claimed 2 shoot out victories. On the back end for the tribe, Collin Bowman leads the D-men with 14 points. Still recovering from an injury suffered on November 15th is Dylan McIlrath. McIlrath’s return date is still pending. Warriors have called up Shayne Gwinner, who will be with the team for the Brandon series and played Wednesday night in Prince Albert.
Young and talented Warriors rookies have been making a difference for the tribe. Sam Fioretti has 15 points. Morgan Rielly has 11 points for the black and red.
Wheaties
The Wheat Kings are lead by Mark Stone with 14 goals and 19 assists. Scott Glennie has 22 points for Brandon. he Wheaties have used goaltender Lian Liston in 19 games this season. He is 9-8-0-1 on the season. Back up goalie, Corbin Boes has not managed a win in his 7 games. Both goalies are very young at 17 years old.
The core of the team centers around 20 year old Shayne Wiebe and two experienced d-men in Brodie Melnychuk and Darren Bestland.
Special Teams Comparisons
The Warriors team power play sits at 18.8%. Penalty Kill is at 77.4%
Brandon: PP- 19.5%; PK-82%
History
Warriors are 16-22-1-2 against the Wheaties in the past 5 years. The last game between these two teams was November 20th when the Warriors came from behind for a 4-2 victory. The last time Brandon was in Moose Jaw was September 29th when they fell 5-2.
Interesting to know…
- Brandon is coming off of a 5 game losing streak
- The Warriors are 9-1 when winning after the second period
- Warriors have 9 of their 13 wins at home
MJ
Howden- 26 pts
Hood- 25 pts
Honejsek- 21 pts
Beach- 20 pts
Edwards- 18 pts
BRDN
Stone- 33 pts
Glennie- 29 pts
Wiebe- 20 pts
Walker- 18 pts
Melnychuk- 17 pts
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Alumni Watch
Let's see what some of our other Alumni are up to:
Jason Bast has posted 13 points with St FX out on the coast this season. He leads in power points with 7. He has 1 goal and 12 assists and is among the top scorers on his team.
Ryan Stanton has two points with the Rockford Icehogs. Ryan is playing with newly aquired forward Cody Beach's brother, Kyle out in Rockford.
Cody Smuk and the Saskatchewan Huskies Hockey team are 7-5-14 and sitting in 3rd in the Canada West division. A few other former Warriors are playing with the U of S, Steven Gillen and Jesse Zetaruik are in Saskatoon as well.
Blair Jones was recently called up to the Tampa Bay Lightening. Jones, 6-foot-2, 216 pounds, has played in four games with the Lightning this season, recording a goal and two points with a plus-1 rating. He has played in 12 games with Norfolk this season, notching seven goals and 16 points with a plus-7 rating. Jones is tied for second on the team in goals, points and plus-minus.
Dustin Boyd has played 9 games for the Canadiens and has one goal. Ryan Smyth and the LA Kings are 13-7 on the season and sit 2nd in the Pacific Division. Smyth has 12 points in 20 games.
Riley Holzapfel has 8 points in 20 games with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL and Kyle Brodziak has 4 points in 19 games with the Minnesota Wild.
HAMONIC THRILLED TO MAKE NHL DEBUT
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Share The New York Islanders defensemen are one of the youngest squads in the National Hockey League with a median of 26. But on Tuesday morning, they got even younger. Twenty-year-old defenseman Travis Hamonic is expected to make his NHL debut on Wednesday night when the Islanders faceoff against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Like any other young player, Hamonic was thrilled to get the call
“I was actually sitting on my couch,” Hamonic said. “I live with three other guys back in Bridgeport. One of my roommates (Sound Tigers goaltender Kevin Poulin) kind of joked around and looked at his phone and said, ‘I think you just got called up.’ So, I kind of got bug-eyed there for a second, ran up to my room and checked my phone, had a couple of missed phone calls, so I called my coach back up in Bridgeport.”
Immediately, Hamonic got on the phone to St. Malo, Manitoba to tell his mother and brother the good news, but the youngster is wise beyond his years and knows that keeping a level head will be a key to his success in the NHL.
“There’s going to be a lot of excitement and a lot of nerves,” Hamonic said about making his debut. “But, for me, I just want to make sure I go into the game playing calm and – just knowing that I got here doing what I’ve been doing. I really don’t want to get out of my comfort zone.”
Hamonic will be the seventh youngest defenseman to play in the National Hockey League this season, although Alexander Urbom (New Jersey Devils) and Nick Leddy (Chicago Blackhawks) are currently playing in the American Hockey League.
Despite his age, Islanders interim head coach Jack Capuano knows that Hamonic is ready as he coached the defenseman in 15 games with Bridgeport this season before he got the call up to the NHL himself.
“He has good size,” Capuano said. “I’ve never coached a team where we’ve had five right-hand defensemen, but besides being a young prospect that shoots the puck extremely well, he plays physical and has come a long way the first month-and-a-half or two in Bridgeport. He activates, and he’ll join the rush. Hopefully, his nerves are where they need to be and he can just go out and have fun.”
Recalled from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Tuesday morning, Hamonic has made an outstanding debut in the American Hockey League. The rookie leads all Sound Tigers defensemen in scoring with seven points (2 goals, 5 assists) in his first 19 professional games.
“I think, whether it’s the American League, Junior, or the NHL I think whenever the game’s being played on the ice, it’s the same hockey game,” Hamonic said. “For me, I just want to go out there and make sure that I do what I do. I’m going to be keeping it simple out there, using my body and my skating ability to my advantage out there. Hopefully I can make some sort of difference.”
Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center during preseason on October 1, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Selected by the Islanders in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, the defenseman has had a few years of conditioning under his belt as he’s played the last four seasons in the Western Hockey League.
Last season, Hamonic earned 44 points (scoring 11 goals and 33 assists) in 41 regular season games, splitting the season with the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Brandon Wheat Kings. The defenseman added 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 15 games during the Memorial Cup Playoffs with Brandon.
Playing in the WHL, Hamonic was one of the larger players. But playing amongst 17 and 18-year-olds is much different than playing against men in the AHL or NHL, especially since Hamonic is a physical player that likes to use the body. As a result, the rookie spent his off season working extremely hard to strengthen his 6’2” 208-pound frame.
“I knew coming into the summer this was going to be a big season for me,” Hamonic said. “I really worked hard in the gym, both on and off the ice. Off the ice was not so much conditioning as strength building. I knew whether it was in the NHL or the AHL level, I would be playing against men.”
While he’s only been playing professional hockey for less than two months, Hamonic said that he has learned how to use his body better, he’s better at joining the rush and he’s built up his confidence, especially since he’s been playing a lot of minutes.
“It was a big learning curve and I’m glad I had that opportunity to really develop my game, but I’m ready to make an impact here in the NHL,” Hamonic said.
The best part of playing in his first NHL game will be sharing the experience with his mother and brother.
“They’re really looking forward to (my debut),” Hamonic said. “This is as big for them as it is for me right now because they’ve really supported me throughout the way. And obviously with my father not being here anymore, passing away 10 years ago, they’ve really been there every step of the way. It’s a big moment for me, but probably bigger for my family.”
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
WARRIORS LOOK TO EXTEND WINNING STREAK TOMORROW IN PRINCE ALBERT
The Warriors and Raiders will battle it out at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert Wednesday night. The Raider's are sitting back in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with just 18 points. The Raider's lost to the Hat on Sunday 4-2 and suffered a 6-1 stomping by the Ice last week. Their last win came in a 9-3 beating of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
Leading the Raider's in points is Mark McNeill with 27. Jonathan Parker has the most goals with 14. These two teams have met twice this season. The first on October 27th in Prince Albert. The Warriors skated away with a 5-4 shoot out win at the hands of Tony Honejsek. In that match up, the Warriors did not get a single power play opportunity and went 3/5 on the Penalty Kill.
The next meeting was back in the Jaw on October 30th. The Warriors stomped the Raiders 7-4 with 4 goals coming in the first period. Antonin Honejsek had 2 goals and an assist. Quinton Howden, Collin Bowman, Jesse Paradis and Danny Gayle had the other goals.
The Warriors are heading into Wednesday with two wins under their belt. A 4-2 win in Brandon followed by a 6-3 win at home against the Hitmen Sunday. Catch all the action on Country 100 with the voice of the Warriors, James Gallo.
Leading the Raider's in points is Mark McNeill with 27. Jonathan Parker has the most goals with 14. These two teams have met twice this season. The first on October 27th in Prince Albert. The Warriors skated away with a 5-4 shoot out win at the hands of Tony Honejsek. In that match up, the Warriors did not get a single power play opportunity and went 3/5 on the Penalty Kill.
The next meeting was back in the Jaw on October 30th. The Warriors stomped the Raiders 7-4 with 4 goals coming in the first period. Antonin Honejsek had 2 goals and an assist. Quinton Howden, Collin Bowman, Jesse Paradis and Danny Gayle had the other goals.
The Warriors are heading into Wednesday with two wins under their belt. A 4-2 win in Brandon followed by a 6-3 win at home against the Hitmen Sunday. Catch all the action on Country 100 with the voice of the Warriors, James Gallo.
WARRIORS FANS GIVE FROM THE HEART
Hat's off to the fans of Moose Jaw for supporting the project and giving from their hearts this Christmas season.
Monday, November 22, 2010
WARRIORS VISIT NUMBER 1 FANS
The residents had many stories and questions for Spencer, Dallas and Thomas.
The residents told the the Warriors they even pipe the game broadcast over the speaker system during a Warriors away games.
The Warriors would like to thank the residents for their hospitality and support.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
WARRIORS DOUBLE UP HITMEN
The Warriors faced off with the Calgary Hitmen in their first meeting at the Crushed Can this regular season. Hitmen got on the board first a goal from Jimmy Bubnick. At 6:57, Dylan Hood put one away on the power play to tie the game at one a piece. Spencer Edwards made it a 2-1 game. With one final goal from the Hitmen before the end of the first from Justin Kirsch the score would be 2-2. No goals would be scored in the second period. The Hitmen would make things interesting in the third period. Spencer Edwards notched his second of the night followed by another from Dylan Hood. With 4-2 on the score board, Kris Foucault made it just a one goal game. Pressing hard the Hitmen would try finding the evener, but would not be able to make it before two straight Warriors goals. A marker from former Hitman, Mackenzie Royer and Sam Fioretti found the empty net to make the final score 6-3.
The Warriors move into 2nd place in the division with 27 points, just 6 points back of the Blades. Warrior’s next action is Wednesday in Prince Albert.
FESTIVAL OF TREES WARRIOR TREE
A big thank you to Yara Belle Plaine for their bid on the Warriors "Hockey for the Holidays" tree.
CALGARY COMES TO TOWN TONIGHT
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| Newly aquired Cody Beach had 2 points in his debut for the tribe |
Tonight is the second meeting of the season between the Warriors and Calgary Hitmen. The Hitmen won their first meeting 6-2 October 2nd in Calgary. The Warriors were 2-1-1 against the Hitmen last season; they’re 3-5-2-1 against Calgary in the last five years.
Antonin Honejsek and Dylan Hood lead the Warriors with a goal and two points against Calgary; Quinton Howden has one assist; Thomas Heemskerk is 0-1 with a 5.23gaa and .823sv%.
Jimmy Bubnick, Tyler Fiddler, and Matt MacKenzie lead the Hitmen with a goal and two points each against the Warriors; Kris Foucault has one goal; Trevor Cheek, Chase Clayton, Justin Kirsch, and Ben Wilson have one assist each; Michael Snider is 1-0 with a 2.00gaa and .889sv%.
BIG WIN IN BRANDON WITH NEW LOOK TEAM....
Warriors Harvest Wheat Kings
The Moose Jaw Warriors scored three goals in the third period last night to come from behind and beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-2 at Westman Place in Brandon. Quinton Howden scored two goals; Mackenzie Royer and Sam Fioretti had one goal each; Cody Beach had two assists; Dallas Ehrhardt and Spencer Edwards had one assist each; Thomas Heemskerk made 40 saves in the win. The Warriors were 0/3 on the power play and 4/4 on the penalty kill.
The Moose Jaw Warriors scored three goals in the third period last night to come from behind and beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 4-2 at Westman Place in Brandon. Quinton Howden scored two goals; Mackenzie Royer and Sam Fioretti had one goal each; Cody Beach had two assists; Dallas Ehrhardt and Spencer Edwards had one assist each; Thomas Heemskerk made 40 saves in the win. The Warriors were 0/3 on the power play and 4/4 on the penalty kill.
Friday, November 19, 2010
WARRIORS AND WHEATIES SATURDAY
The Warriors handed the Wheaties 7 power play opportunites and allowed 43 shots on net. Since the last meeting, the tribe has made a number of changes and will be bringing to Brandon a new Warriors squad. With the addition of Cody Beach and Mackenzie Royer.
Wheat Kings Assistant Captian Scott Glennie was part of Team WHL at the Subway Super Series and has 25 points on the season. Brandon is lead by Mark Stone with 30 points. Captain Shayne Wiebe has a solid twenty points. Brandon will match up with the Hitmen tonight before the Warriors come to town Saturday.
As of Friday morning, the Warriors and Wheat Kings are tied in number of points with 23 a piece. The tribe does have two games in hand. Watch for 17 year old goal tender Liam Liston, new to the Wheat Kings line up this season. Liam has a record of 9-6-0-1 in 17 games.
Catch all the action on Country 100 with the voice of the Warriors, James Gallo.
FORMER TEAM MATES SET TO BATTLE SUNDAY
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| Newly aquired Cody Beach |
Earlier on in the season, the Warriors sent 19 year old Riley Reinbolt to the Hitmen, also a Calgary native. Another factor in Sunday's game is former Warriors goal tender Brandon Glover. Glover chose to leave the team in September and was added into the trade deal on Thursday. Many expect Glover to be the starting goal tender come Sunday night.
Warriors Assistant Captain Quinton Howden will join the team in Brandon tonight after a 2 point showing at the Subway Super Series in Kamloops/Prince George. Howden played along side two current Hitmen stars in 19 year old Jimmy Bubnick and Matt Mackenzie.
Dylan McIlrath returned to Moose Jaw after a short trip to New York on Wednesday for an MRI. McIlrath's return to the line up is still pending. Sixteen year old defensemen Travis Brown will be joining the Warriors line up for the weekend. Cody Beach and Mackenzie Royer joined the team for practice yesterday and are expected to be in the line up this weekend as well.
A little reminder off the ice this Sunday.... it is time to turn in the Operations Christmas Child boxes that have been available at Warriors home games. You have a great chance of winning a signed 3rd jersey if you bring in your present.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
CUTHBERT & RIELLY SPENDING CHRISTMAS SEASON AT WORLD U-17 CHALLENGE
Warriors Morgan Rielly and Brayden Cuthbert will be heading to Winnipeg/Portage La Prairie from Dec 28- Jan 4th to play for the respective teams in the World Under 17 Challenge.
Rielly will play for team Pacific and Cuthbert for Team West.
Visit http://www.hockeycanada.ca/ for full schedule and details
Rielly will play for team Pacific and Cuthbert for Team West.
Visit http://www.hockeycanada.ca/ for full schedule and details
HOWDEN SCORES IN WHL'S SHOOT OUT LOSS TO RUSSIANS
Kamloops, B.C. – Russia pulled off a 7-6 victory in a shootout over Team WHL in Game 5 of the 2010 SUBWAY Super Series on Wednesday night in Kamloops, B.C.
The victory improves the Russians to 3-1-1 versus the CHL through five games of the series.
Team WHL looked to have control of the game after taking a 6-3 lead in the third period on power play goals less than a minute apart from the Regina Pats’ Jordan Weal and Saskatoon Blades’ Curtis Hamilton. However, the Russians stormed back with three goals in a 1:42 span to tie the game at 6-6 and send it to the shootout.
Sergei Kalinin, the Russian side’s Player of the Game, scored just 38 second after Hamilton had made it 6-3. Maxim Kitsyn – on the power play – and Artem Voronin followed with goals 46 seconds apart to knot up the contest.
Brandon Herrod of the Prince Albert Raiders was named Team WHL’s Player of the Game, scoring the lone goal in the second period while making his presence felt throughout the game for the hosts.
Carter Ashton of the Pats, Quinton Howden of the Moose Jaw Warriors, Stefan Elliott of the Saskatoon Blades also scored for Team WHL, who finished 3-for-6 on the power play in the contest.
Daniil Sobchenko, Artemiy Panarin and Anton Burtasov scored for the Russians, who also went 3-for-6 on the power play. Burtasov also netted the shootout winner for Russia.
Emil Garipov turned aside 40 of 44 shot she faced through 56:24 of action and was beaten just once on four Team WHL shootout attempts to claim the victory after replacing starter Dmitry Shikin, who allowed two goals on three shots through the first 3:36 of the opening frame.
Kent Simpson made 27 saves in regulation for Team WHL, and was beaten on three of four Russian shootout attempts to take the loss.
Under the point system for the tournament, a regulation victory is worth 3 points, a shootout win is worth 2 points, and a shootout loss is worth 1 point. The Russians currently sit with 9 points through five games while the CHL has 6 points. A regulation victory for Team WHL in the series finale will create a 9 point tie, at which point a five player shoot-out will determine 2010 Subway Super Series winner.
Team Russia 7 (SO) at Team WHL 6 - Status: Final SO
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - Interior Savings Centre
1st Period-1, Team WHL, Ashton 1 (Shinnimin), 2:16. 2, Team WHL, Howden 1 (Cowen), 3:36. 3, Team WHL, Elliott 1 (Vey, Murray), 6:31 (PP). 4, Team Russia, Sobchenko 1 (Kalinin, Berezin), 9:17 (PP). 5, Team Russia, Panarin 2 (Urychev), 11:42.
2nd Period-6, Team WHL, Herrod 1 (Shinnimin, Hamilton), 9:49.
3rd Period-7, Team Russia, Burdasov 2 (Golubev), 0:41 (PP). 8, Team WHL, Weal 1 (Elliott), 8:40 (PP). 9, Team WHL, Hamilton 1 (Cowen, Pysyk), 9:34 (PP). 10, Team Russia, Kalinin 1 (Pivtsakin, Kitsyn), 10:12. 11, Team Russia, Kitsyn 3 (Kalinin, Urychev), 12:08 (PP). 12, Team Russia, Voronin 2 (Dvurechensky), 12:54.
Shootout
Team Russia 3 (Golubev G, Sobchenko G, Kitsyn NG, Burdasov G)
Team WHL 1 (Nugent-Hopkins NG, Weal G, Vey NG, Ranford NG).
Shots on Goal-Team Russia 11-10-12-1-34. Team WHL 13-14-20-0-47.
Power Play Opportunities-Team Russia 3 / 6; Team WHL 3 / 6.
Goalies
Team Russia, Shikin 1-0-0-0 (3 shots-1 saves); Garipov 2-0-0-0 (44 shots-40 saves)
Team WHL, Simpson 0-0-0-1 (33 shots-27 saves).
A-5,456
Referees-Steve Papp, Kris Hartley.
Linesmen-Mike Boisvert, Ryan Dawson.
The victory improves the Russians to 3-1-1 versus the CHL through five games of the series.
Team WHL looked to have control of the game after taking a 6-3 lead in the third period on power play goals less than a minute apart from the Regina Pats’ Jordan Weal and Saskatoon Blades’ Curtis Hamilton. However, the Russians stormed back with three goals in a 1:42 span to tie the game at 6-6 and send it to the shootout.
Sergei Kalinin, the Russian side’s Player of the Game, scored just 38 second after Hamilton had made it 6-3. Maxim Kitsyn – on the power play – and Artem Voronin followed with goals 46 seconds apart to knot up the contest.
Brandon Herrod of the Prince Albert Raiders was named Team WHL’s Player of the Game, scoring the lone goal in the second period while making his presence felt throughout the game for the hosts.
Carter Ashton of the Pats, Quinton Howden of the Moose Jaw Warriors, Stefan Elliott of the Saskatoon Blades also scored for Team WHL, who finished 3-for-6 on the power play in the contest.
Daniil Sobchenko, Artemiy Panarin and Anton Burtasov scored for the Russians, who also went 3-for-6 on the power play. Burtasov also netted the shootout winner for Russia.
Emil Garipov turned aside 40 of 44 shot she faced through 56:24 of action and was beaten just once on four Team WHL shootout attempts to claim the victory after replacing starter Dmitry Shikin, who allowed two goals on three shots through the first 3:36 of the opening frame.
Kent Simpson made 27 saves in regulation for Team WHL, and was beaten on three of four Russian shootout attempts to take the loss.
Under the point system for the tournament, a regulation victory is worth 3 points, a shootout win is worth 2 points, and a shootout loss is worth 1 point. The Russians currently sit with 9 points through five games while the CHL has 6 points. A regulation victory for Team WHL in the series finale will create a 9 point tie, at which point a five player shoot-out will determine 2010 Subway Super Series winner.
Team Russia 7 (SO) at Team WHL 6 - Status: Final SO
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - Interior Savings Centre
1st Period-1, Team WHL, Ashton 1 (Shinnimin), 2:16. 2, Team WHL, Howden 1 (Cowen), 3:36. 3, Team WHL, Elliott 1 (Vey, Murray), 6:31 (PP). 4, Team Russia, Sobchenko 1 (Kalinin, Berezin), 9:17 (PP). 5, Team Russia, Panarin 2 (Urychev), 11:42.
2nd Period-6, Team WHL, Herrod 1 (Shinnimin, Hamilton), 9:49.
3rd Period-7, Team Russia, Burdasov 2 (Golubev), 0:41 (PP). 8, Team WHL, Weal 1 (Elliott), 8:40 (PP). 9, Team WHL, Hamilton 1 (Cowen, Pysyk), 9:34 (PP). 10, Team Russia, Kalinin 1 (Pivtsakin, Kitsyn), 10:12. 11, Team Russia, Kitsyn 3 (Kalinin, Urychev), 12:08 (PP). 12, Team Russia, Voronin 2 (Dvurechensky), 12:54.
Shootout
Team Russia 3 (Golubev G, Sobchenko G, Kitsyn NG, Burdasov G)
Team WHL 1 (Nugent-Hopkins NG, Weal G, Vey NG, Ranford NG).
Shots on Goal-Team Russia 11-10-12-1-34. Team WHL 13-14-20-0-47.
Power Play Opportunities-Team Russia 3 / 6; Team WHL 3 / 6.
Goalies
Team Russia, Shikin 1-0-0-0 (3 shots-1 saves); Garipov 2-0-0-0 (44 shots-40 saves)
Team WHL, Simpson 0-0-0-1 (33 shots-27 saves).
A-5,456
Referees-Steve Papp, Kris Hartley.
Linesmen-Mike Boisvert, Ryan Dawson.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
HOWDEN WEARS 'A' IN SUBWAY SERIES GAME
Quinton Howden will be an assistant captain in tonight's match up of team WHL vs the Russians~
MORTY VISITS CITY HALL
Moose Jaw, SK.--- Everyone’s favorite mascot, Mortimer J Moose visited City Hall today and proclaimed it to be “Morty Day,” as his first order of business as mayor. As part of the “Get Gutsy” fundraiser, Warriors fan’s helped raise $1000.00 on November 12th in order for their adored mascot to be the Mayor for a day.
Mayor Glen Hagel and the “mayor of the day” both signed off on an official proclamation asking all of Moose Jaw to support the team this weekend when they take on the Calgary Hitmen and encourage them to wear their Warriors gear to the game. T he Warriors and their fans got “gutsy” this past week, bringing awareness to the diseases of Crohn’s and Colitis and raising funds to start “MJ Place”, a cabin that will be built at Buffalo Pound for those who suffer from the painful diseases to use to escape the tough days they face.
The Warriors would like to thank Mayor Hagel and the City of Moose Jaw for their support in this fundraiser.
MORTY IS THE MAYOR OF MOOSE JAW TODAY
Everyone’s favorite mascot, Mortimer J Moose is officially the mayor of Moose Jaw today. As part of the “Get Gutsy” fundraiser, Warriors fan’s helped raise $1000.00 on November 12th in order for their beloved mascot to be the Mayor for a day.
Mayor Glen Hagel will be greeting the “Mayor for the day” at 2:00 pm today in front of City Hall. We welcome all media to join us as Morty takes over City Hall and the Mayor’s office. Please RVSP if you will be in attendance.
The Warriors and their fans got “gutsy” this past week, bringing awareness to the diseases of Crohn’s and Colitis and raising funds to start “MJ Place”, a cabin that will be built at Buffalo Pound for those who suffer from the painful diseases to use to escape the tough days they face.
Over 200,000 Canadian men, women and children suffer from Crohn’s and Colitis this painful disease. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There are many individuals right here in Moose Jaw living with both Crohn’s and Colitis.
Mayor Glen Hagel will be greeting the “Mayor for the day” at 2:00 pm today in front of City Hall. We welcome all media to join us as Morty takes over City Hall and the Mayor’s office. Please RVSP if you will be in attendance.
The Warriors and their fans got “gutsy” this past week, bringing awareness to the diseases of Crohn’s and Colitis and raising funds to start “MJ Place”, a cabin that will be built at Buffalo Pound for those who suffer from the painful diseases to use to escape the tough days they face.
Over 200,000 Canadian men, women and children suffer from Crohn’s and Colitis this painful disease. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There are many individuals right here in Moose Jaw living with both Crohn’s and Colitis.
HOWDEN AND TEAM WHL ON ROGERS SPORTSNET TONIGHT
Quinton Howden and Team WHL will practice today at 11:30 am (PT) in Kamloops.
The 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series is currently underway and marks the eighth straight year that teams of CHL All-Stars have competed against Team Russia in preparation for the World Junior Hockey Championships. The SUBWAY® Super Series is an integral part of the evaluation process prior to Team Canada’s final selection camp in December. This season, Canada will be competing for their 13th straight medal at the 2011 tournament in Buffalo, NY.
Team WHL will face Team Russia in games five and six of the series played Wednesday, November 17 in Kamloops, BC, and on Thursday, November 18 in Prince George, BC. The first two games of the series were hosted by the QMJHL with the OHL hosting games three and four.
The 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series is supported by CHL associate sponsors, Bank of Montreal and CCM. All games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet. Be sure to watch Quinton in action tonight!
The 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series is currently underway and marks the eighth straight year that teams of CHL All-Stars have competed against Team Russia in preparation for the World Junior Hockey Championships. The SUBWAY® Super Series is an integral part of the evaluation process prior to Team Canada’s final selection camp in December. This season, Canada will be competing for their 13th straight medal at the 2011 tournament in Buffalo, NY.
Team WHL will face Team Russia in games five and six of the series played Wednesday, November 17 in Kamloops, BC, and on Thursday, November 18 in Prince George, BC. The first two games of the series were hosted by the QMJHL with the OHL hosting games three and four.
The 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series is supported by CHL associate sponsors, Bank of Montreal and CCM. All games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet. Be sure to watch Quinton in action tonight!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
GAYLE, MACMASTER, GLOVER TO HITMEN FOR BEACH & ROYER
“The hockey club thanks Nathan, Danny and Brandon for there time and efforts as a Warrior and we wish them the best with Calgary,” commented Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar.
“We are very excited to add a proven power forward to our line-up in Cody Beach and a player with the potential of Mackenzie Royer,” added Millar.
Cody Beach stands in at 6’6” and is known for his size with 157 PIM’s in 09/10. Mackenzie Royer is from Spruce Grove, Alberta and is a skilled left winger. The Warriors new acquisitions will report to Moose Jaw in the coming days.
Warriors Final Get Gutsy Challenge
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| Dylan Hood ready to tackle the hottest wings in Moose Jaw from Deja Vu Cafe |
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| First couple bites... |
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| Jesse Paradis gives it a try... |
WARRIORS DOUBLED UP BY HAWKS
The Warriors started off the night with a valient effort against the league leading Hawks. Two goals a piece were scored in the first period. Warriors Collin Bowman scored the first goal of the night. Sam Fioretti scored his first WHL goal and the second for the tribe. Portland's star studded team took over in the second period. Ty Rattie, the team's top scorer posted 4 points. Sven Bartschi from Switzerland had a goal.
Top pick of the 2009 Bantam Draft, Derrick Pouliot showed just why he was the first overall pick along with 5th round NHL draft Pick Nino Neiderreiter with 2 points. Antonin Honesjek would give the tribe a bit of hope in the third, making in just a 5-3 game. The Warriors fired 42 shots on net in the losing cause.
Warriors were without stars Quinton Howden (suspended) and Dylan McIlrath (injured). Call up Carter Hansen (Moose Jaw AAA Generals) was named the hardest working warrior of the night. Warriors return to action Saturday night in Brandon.
Top pick of the 2009 Bantam Draft, Derrick Pouliot showed just why he was the first overall pick along with 5th round NHL draft Pick Nino Neiderreiter with 2 points. Antonin Honesjek would give the tribe a bit of hope in the third, making in just a 5-3 game. The Warriors fired 42 shots on net in the losing cause.
Warriors were without stars Quinton Howden (suspended) and Dylan McIlrath (injured). Call up Carter Hansen (Moose Jaw AAA Generals) was named the hardest working warrior of the night. Warriors return to action Saturday night in Brandon.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Warriors and Portland tied up after one
2-2 in the Crushed Can.... Bowman with the first and Sam Fioretti with his first WHL goal
WARRIORS AND PORTLAND TONIGHT
Tonight is the only meeting of the season between the Warriors and Portland Winterhawks. The Warriors won their only meeting last season 7-6 in Portland. Moose Jaw is 3-2 in the last five years against Portland, posting a 1-1 record at home over that time.
Dylan McIlrath led the Warriors with a goal and three points against Portland; Quinton Howden had two goals; Spencer Edwards and Antonin Honejsek had a goal each; Jesse Paradis had one assist.
Eric Doyle led Portland with a goal and three points against the Warriors (1-1-2pts with Swift Current); Joe Morrow had two goals; Riley Boychuk and Chris Francis had a goal and two points each; Taylor Aronson had two assists; Ty Rattie and Stefen Schneider had a goal each; Oliver Gabriel and Nino Niederreiter had an assist each; Mac Carruth was 0-1 with a 7.71gaa and .826sv%.
TEAM NOTES: Portland (17-3-0-1) comes into tonight’s game leading the league with 35 points after last night’s win in Prince Albert. Portland has three wins in four games on the East Division road trip thus far.
PORTLAND VS. MOOSE JAW: The Winterhawks will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak to the Warriors in tonight’s meeting, the lone matchup of the season between the two teams. Last season the Warriors came out on top in a high-scoring 7-6 battle. The Hawks haven’t won in Moose Jaw since Nov. 15, 2006.
Player Round Pick Team
Ryan Johansen 1, 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
Nino Niederreiter 1, 5 New York Islanders
Brad Ross 2, 43 Toronto Maple Leafs
Taylor Aronson 3, 78 Nashville Predators
Troy Rutkowski 5, 137 Colorado Avalanche
Luke Walker 5, 139 Colorado Avalanche
Mac Carruth 7, 191 Chicago Blackhawks
Riley Boychuk 7, 208 Buffalo Sabres
Dylan McIlrath led the Warriors with a goal and three points against Portland; Quinton Howden had two goals; Spencer Edwards and Antonin Honejsek had a goal each; Jesse Paradis had one assist.
Eric Doyle led Portland with a goal and three points against the Warriors (1-1-2pts with Swift Current); Joe Morrow had two goals; Riley Boychuk and Chris Francis had a goal and two points each; Taylor Aronson had two assists; Ty Rattie and Stefen Schneider had a goal each; Oliver Gabriel and Nino Niederreiter had an assist each; Mac Carruth was 0-1 with a 7.71gaa and .826sv%.
TEAM NOTES: Portland (17-3-0-1) comes into tonight’s game leading the league with 35 points after last night’s win in Prince Albert. Portland has three wins in four games on the East Division road trip thus far.
PORTLAND VS. MOOSE JAW: The Winterhawks will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak to the Warriors in tonight’s meeting, the lone matchup of the season between the two teams. Last season the Warriors came out on top in a high-scoring 7-6 battle. The Hawks haven’t won in Moose Jaw since Nov. 15, 2006.
The Winterhawks continue their trip through the East Division tonight having won three of their first four games on the trip. The Winterhawks sit atop the WHL in numerous categories, including points (35), wins (17) and winning percentage (.833). In the most recent CHL rankings, the Winterhawks were first in the WHL, and second in the 60-team CHL.
The Winterhawks matched a franchise record when they had eight players taken in the 2010 NHL Draft, including the fourth and fifth overall picks, the first time in franchise history two Winterhawks teammates went in the top-five of the draft:
Player Round Pick Team
Ryan Johansen 1, 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
Nino Niederreiter 1, 5 New York Islanders
Brad Ross 2, 43 Toronto Maple Leafs
Taylor Aronson 3, 78 Nashville Predators
Troy Rutkowski 5, 137 Colorado Avalanche
Luke Walker 5, 139 Colorado Avalanche
Mac Carruth 7, 191 Chicago Blackhawks
Riley Boychuk 7, 208 Buffalo Sabres
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Stone "Stones" Hurricanes
The Moose Jaw Warriors blanked the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-0 tonight at the Civic Center. Jesse Paradis got on the board first with the lone goal of the beginning 20 minutes of play. Spencer Edwards and Joey Kornelsen each added a goal in the second to make it a 3-0 heading into the last period.
No goals would be scored in the final twenty minutes, but the period would not go without a ton of action. Combined with a number of scuffles and fights, Brandon Anderson, goalie for the Canes, dropped the gloves and skated towards center. Up for the challenge, 17 year old rookie goal tender Brandon Stone left his crease and headed for center. The refs would stop the ensuing fight and send both Stone and Anderson off to the dressing rooms. Brandon Stone earned his second Warriors win of the season and his first shut out of his WHL career.
Post game, the Warriors coaching and business staff were “pied” at center ice for a local project entitled “MJ Place” that will benefit local individuals who suffer from Crohn’s and Colitis.
No goals would be scored in the final twenty minutes, but the period would not go without a ton of action. Combined with a number of scuffles and fights, Brandon Anderson, goalie for the Canes, dropped the gloves and skated towards center. Up for the challenge, 17 year old rookie goal tender Brandon Stone left his crease and headed for center. The refs would stop the ensuing fight and send both Stone and Anderson off to the dressing rooms. Brandon Stone earned his second Warriors win of the season and his first shut out of his WHL career.
Post game, the Warriors coaching and business staff were “pied” at center ice for a local project entitled “MJ Place” that will benefit local individuals who suffer from Crohn’s and Colitis.
Hurricanes and Warriors Tonight
v. Lethbridge
Tonight is the first meeting of the season between the Warriors and Lethbridge Hurricanes. Last season Moose Jaw was 3-1 against Lethbridge. The Warriors were 2-0 at home and 1-1 on the road and outscored the Hurricanes 19-10.Dylan Hood led the Warriors with three goals and seven points last season against the Hurricanes; Antonin Honejsek had two goals and six points; Spencer Edwards had two goals and five points; Dylan McIlrath and Jesse Paradis had a goal and two points each; Dallas Ehrhardt had two assist; Quinton Howden and Nathan MacMaster had one goal each.
Carter Bancks led the Hurricanes with two goals and five points against the Warriors; Cam Braes had a goal and four points; Brennan Yadlowski had four assists; Austin Fyten had two goals and three points; Mitch Maxwell had a goal and two points; Mike Reddington had two assists; Brandon Anderson was 0-2 with a 4.57gaa and .880sv%.
For the Hurricanes
Last Game: The Lethbridge Hurricanes had a pair of comebacks in the third but fell 3-2 in overtime to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday night. The Hurricanes battled a solid Wheaties lineup all night as Brandon tallied the lone goal through the first and second periods to hold a 1-0 lead. Lethbridge goaltender Brandon Anderson had another solid outing as he posted 27 saves through the first two periods to keep the Canes in it - Anderson would finish the night with 32 saves total. The Hurricanes finally found themselves on the board in the third as Mark Reners tallied his third of the season just 1:34 into the final frame to tie the score at 1-1. Assisting on his goal was rookie Adam Henry who joined the team in Brandon to start in place of the suspended Cason Machacek. Machacek was slapped with a 1 game suspension after Wednesday's game against Calgary and will return to action tomorrow in Moose Jaw. The Wheaties would take the lead once again however as they tallied with eight minutes gone in the third to make it 2-1. But these Lethbridge Hurricanes refused to fold once again as they replied with another goal from Reners - this time on the power play to tie the game for the second time. The Hurricanes power play would go 1 for 3 on the night for yet another solid outing as of late while the penalty kill did it's job holding the Wheaties to 0 for 4 with the man advantage. Finally, aftr earning their single point the Canes were unable to stifle the Brandon offence as Scott Glennie notched an OT winner to save the bonus point for the home team.
Hot and Cold for the Tribe
- Morgan Rielly has a goal and four points in the last five games
- Dylan McIlrath is pointless in the last three games. He has two goals and five points in the last eight games- Collin Bowman has three goals and six points in the last five games
- Sam Fioretti is pointless in the last four games
- Danny Gayle is pointless in the last four games. He has three goals and six points in the last seven games
- Nathan MacMaster has two assists in the last five games
- Quinton Howden has three goals and seven points in the last six games. He has eight goals and 16 points in the last 12 games
- Spencer Edwards has six assists in his last five games
- Dylan Hood has two goals and five points in his last four games.
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and eight points in his last seven games
Friday, November 12, 2010
It's official... Morty is going to be Mayor of Moose Jaw for a day....
WARRIORS FALL TO TIGERS 6-3
The Warriors kicked off their Get Gutsy Fundraiser and Parent’s weekend tonight. With a ceremonial puck drop with Mayor Glen Hagel. The Warriors challenged their fans to raise $1,000.00 in order to see Spencer Edwards and Quinton Howden speed skate.
The Warriors started off the game with a Collin Bowman marker. Nearing the end of the second Bowman got his second of the night to give the Warriors a two goal lead into the first. Heading into the second period, the Tigers would tie it up with goals only minutes apart both from Ryan Harrison. Antonin Honejsek would end the second with one final goal.
Third period was all Tigers. Three straight goals from Cole Grbavac, Tyler Pitlick, Linden Vey and Patrik Parkkonen. The Warriors fall 6-3 to the Tigers, but did win off the ice tonight. The tribe raised $1000.00 for the first night of the “Get Gutsy” fundraiser, raising funds for “MJ Place” for those who suffer from Crohn’s and Colitis.
Tomorrow night the tribe will be looking to raise another $1000.00 and then the Warriors staff will be getting “pied” at the end of the game.
The Warriors started off the game with a Collin Bowman marker. Nearing the end of the second Bowman got his second of the night to give the Warriors a two goal lead into the first. Heading into the second period, the Tigers would tie it up with goals only minutes apart both from Ryan Harrison. Antonin Honejsek would end the second with one final goal.
Third period was all Tigers. Three straight goals from Cole Grbavac, Tyler Pitlick, Linden Vey and Patrik Parkkonen. The Warriors fall 6-3 to the Tigers, but did win off the ice tonight. The tribe raised $1000.00 for the first night of the “Get Gutsy” fundraiser, raising funds for “MJ Place” for those who suffer from Crohn’s and Colitis.
Tomorrow night the tribe will be looking to raise another $1000.00 and then the Warriors staff will be getting “pied” at the end of the game.
WARRIORS AND TIGERS TONIGHT
VS MEDICINE HAT
Tonight is the second meeting of the season between the Warriors and Medicine Hat Tigers. Moose Jaw is 0-0-0-1 after suffering a 3-2 shootout loss back on October 20th at the Civic Centre. Moose Jaw was 1-2-0-1 against the Tigers last season. The teams will meet in the Medicine Hat for the first time on December 8th.
Quinton Howden and Nathan MacMaster lead the Warriors with one goal each against the Tigers; Collin Bowman, Connor Cox, Spencer Edwards, and Dylan Hood have one assist each; Thomas Heemskerk is 0-0-0-1 with a 1.87gaa and .920sv%.
Thomas Carr and Emerson Etem lead the Tigers with one goal each against the Warriors; Dylan Busenius, Wacey Hamilton, Ryan Harrison, and Tyler Pitlick have one assist each; Tyler Bunz is 1-0 with a 1.85gaa and .939sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Quinton Howden has eight goals and 15 points in the last 11 games.
- Nathan MacMaster has two goals and four points in the last nine games.
- Collin Bowman has two goals and nine points in the last 12 games.
- Danny Gayle has three goals and six points in the last six games
- Spencer Edwards has four goals and 13 points in the last 14 games
- Dylan Hood has five goals and 12 points in the last 10 games.
- Antonin Honejsek has six goals and 12 points in the last 10 games
- Thomas Heemskerk has started 17 out of 19 games this season.
- Sam Fioretti has five assists in the last six games.
- Dylan McIlrath has two goals and five points in the last seven games.
- Matt Grant scored his first WHL goal Nov 5 @ REG
TIGER TID BITSTop Scorers....
#15 Linden Vey (91)- 26 pts
36 Wacey Hamilton (90)-17 pts
26 Emerson Etem (92)-15 pts
Tigers are coming off of a 5-2 loss against Brandon and head into Regina Saturday to visit the Pats. 9-7-1-0 is the current record and they sit in two spots back of the tribe in the conference at 7th.
Tonight is the second meeting of the season between the Warriors and Medicine Hat Tigers. Moose Jaw is 0-0-0-1 after suffering a 3-2 shootout loss back on October 20th at the Civic Centre. Moose Jaw was 1-2-0-1 against the Tigers last season. The teams will meet in the Medicine Hat for the first time on December 8th.
Quinton Howden and Nathan MacMaster lead the Warriors with one goal each against the Tigers; Collin Bowman, Connor Cox, Spencer Edwards, and Dylan Hood have one assist each; Thomas Heemskerk is 0-0-0-1 with a 1.87gaa and .920sv%.
Thomas Carr and Emerson Etem lead the Tigers with one goal each against the Warriors; Dylan Busenius, Wacey Hamilton, Ryan Harrison, and Tyler Pitlick have one assist each; Tyler Bunz is 1-0 with a 1.85gaa and .939sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Quinton Howden has eight goals and 15 points in the last 11 games.
- Nathan MacMaster has two goals and four points in the last nine games.
- Collin Bowman has two goals and nine points in the last 12 games.
- Danny Gayle has three goals and six points in the last six games
- Spencer Edwards has four goals and 13 points in the last 14 games
- Dylan Hood has five goals and 12 points in the last 10 games.
- Antonin Honejsek has six goals and 12 points in the last 10 games
- Thomas Heemskerk has started 17 out of 19 games this season.
- Sam Fioretti has five assists in the last six games.
- Dylan McIlrath has two goals and five points in the last seven games.
- Matt Grant scored his first WHL goal Nov 5 @ REG
TIGER TID BITSTop Scorers....
#15 Linden Vey (91)- 26 pts
36 Wacey Hamilton (90)-17 pts
26 Emerson Etem (92)-15 pts
Tigers are coming off of a 5-2 loss against Brandon and head into Regina Saturday to visit the Pats. 9-7-1-0 is the current record and they sit in two spots back of the tribe in the conference at 7th.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Rowinski to Giants
Moose Jaw, SK.--- The Warriors have traded 20 year old forward Brendan Rowinski to the Vancouver Giants for a 3rd round draft pick in 2012 and a 6th round pick in 2013.
“We are pleased to settle our 20 year old situation at this time,” commented Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar. “We thank Brendan Rowinski for his time as a Warrior and wish him the best with the Giants organization,” he added.
Rowinski hails from Winnipeg, MB and joined the tribe in 2008/2009 in a trade with the Calgary Hitmen. Rowinski only returned to the Warriors line up last week after recovering from injury this summer. Rowinski finished last season with 61 points in 68 games.
Brendan will report to Vancouver in the coming days.
“We are pleased to settle our 20 year old situation at this time,” commented Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar. “We thank Brendan Rowinski for his time as a Warrior and wish him the best with the Giants organization,” he added.
Rowinski hails from Winnipeg, MB and joined the tribe in 2008/2009 in a trade with the Calgary Hitmen. Rowinski only returned to the Warriors line up last week after recovering from injury this summer. Rowinski finished last season with 61 points in 68 games.
Brendan will report to Vancouver in the coming days.
WARRIORS AND BLADES TRADE
“We would like to thank Connor for his time and efforts as a Warrior and wish him the best in Saskatoon and his future in the game,” said Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar.
Connor had 3 goals and 3 assists for the tribe in 18 games this season. By trading Cox to the Blades, it will give way for some of the Warriors young talent to wrack up more experience. “This move is about the play and development of our young defensemen, Joel Edmundson and Morgan Rielly. The hockey club also acquires a valuable asset in a 2nd round pick,” commented Millar.
Cox will report to Saskatoon in the coming days.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Edwards and Howden to give Speed Skating a Whirl
It's been decided! Quinton Howden and Spencer Edwards will be.... SPEED SKATING! After Friday's game... IF the fan's can raise $1000.00. The players will be joined by some of the Moose Jaw Kiwanis Speed Skating Club.
Morty will be named Mayor of Moose Jaw for a day along with the gutsy speed skating challenge! Mayor Hagel will be at the game to kick off the Warriors Get Gutsy Fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis!
Morty will be named Mayor of Moose Jaw for a day along with the gutsy speed skating challenge! Mayor Hagel will be at the game to kick off the Warriors Get Gutsy Fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis!
In Comparison...
It's always nice to take a look back and see where you were a year ago....
Well, last season after 19 games (exactly where we are now), here is how things were looking.
Our top scorer.... Jason Bast with 28 points
Quinton Howden had 24 points and was second in scoring
Top Rookie was Antonin Honejsek with 7 points
PP- 28%
PK- 76%
Our record... 12-7-0-0
This season:
Top scorer Quinton Howden with 21 points (with three less games)
Top Rookie... Sam Fioretti with 10 points
PP- 18%
PK: 76%
Our record... 10-8-0-1
Off the Ice:
Last season the Warriors had.... 1,845 season ticket holders
This season.... 2,207
This season we are at 96% capacity... last season 82%
This season's average attendance, 2,605... last season 2,224
That means we have seen a 17% increase in attendance which is third highest only behind Seattle and Portland
Interesting..... Yes!
Well, last season after 19 games (exactly where we are now), here is how things were looking.
Our top scorer.... Jason Bast with 28 points
Quinton Howden had 24 points and was second in scoring
Top Rookie was Antonin Honejsek with 7 points
PP- 28%
PK- 76%
Our record... 12-7-0-0
This season:
Top scorer Quinton Howden with 21 points (with three less games)
Top Rookie... Sam Fioretti with 10 points
PP- 18%
PK: 76%
Our record... 10-8-0-1
Off the Ice:
Last season the Warriors had.... 1,845 season ticket holders
This season.... 2,207
This season we are at 96% capacity... last season 82%
This season's average attendance, 2,605... last season 2,224
That means we have seen a 17% increase in attendance which is third highest only behind Seattle and Portland
Interesting..... Yes!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Help Out Hunger in Moose Jaw
Hunger In Moose Jaw has been entered into a contest sponsored by Joeys Only Restaurants. The contest is called the Community Revival Project and the winner will be awarded $25,000.00. If we win we will use the money for our Child Nutrition Program.
We need lots of votes!! The voting period is fom November 1-30, 2010. Only one vote per email address is allowed during the entire voting period. You can vote at:
http://www.joeys.ca/contest/communityrevivalproject/nominations/hungerinmoosejaw.html
Please take the time to vote and be sure to let your colleagues, family and friends know, as well.
This money would make a huge difference to this program and to the children and families at Hunger.
We need lots of votes!! The voting period is fom November 1-30, 2010. Only one vote per email address is allowed during the entire voting period. You can vote at:
http://www.joeys.ca/contest/communityrevivalproject/nominations/hungerinmoosejaw.html
Please take the time to vote and be sure to let your colleagues, family and friends know, as well.
This money would make a huge difference to this program and to the children and families at Hunger.
Fleury Eliminated from Battle of the Blades
He will be skating on Sunday night with the results show on Monday. www.cbc.ca/battle
Monday, November 8, 2010
Win a Bus Trip to the New Multiplex for your Community!
Warriors Community Representatives
Process for Reps during Season:
1. Reps will be provided with a list of specific games they can sell tickets to
2. Reps will sell tickets, and record tickets sold on a sheet provided by the Warriors
3. Reps will be notified by email 1.5 weeks prior to games reminding of Game Date, Game theme & to submit their list of tickets sold one (1) week prior to game.
4. Reps will be responsible for taking money through cash or cheque. Money will be turned in at each Home Game or at a minimum every 2 weeks.
5. Purchasers pick up tickets at will-call (northwest side of the civic centre).
As another option, Reps can promote Group tickets or a fundraiser in their Community. Reps would contact Warriors Organization to arrange group/fundraiser and would receive credit for the sale.
Rep Responsibilities
• Reps will have advertisements and will be responsible for ensuring their community is aware of their position and understands the potential reward
• Reps will be responsible for bringing in voucher money at each home game or at a minimum of every two weeks
• Reps will receive Magnet schedules and pocket schedules to distribute
Instructions for Warriors Representative
You will receive the following at orientation:
• Sheet to record ticket sold
• List of games tickets can be sold to
• Pocket & Magnet Schedules
Selling Tickets:
• Prices: Adult $17.30 Student $12.05 Child $9.95
• Customer must pay with either cash or cheque
• You are responsible for the money your receive
• All money will be turned in at each Home Game
Information for the Customer:
• Advise tickets will be printed under the purchasers name, and will be available for pick up on game day.
• They will have a guaranteed seat on the game of their choice.
• Remind the customer that every ticket you sell is helping their community; the more tickets sold and Warriors support shown the better chance your community will have to win the Warriors Community Fan Bus.
Prior to Game Day (two weeks in advance)
• You will be sent, by email, an advertisement stating the Game(s) and themes
• The advertisement will encourage your community to contact you by providing your contact information
• You will be asked to frequently update where your ticket sales are at in order to estimate ticket sales for each game
Benefits:
• Invitations to special Warriors events
• Each ticket sold will be credited to you and a $1.00/per ticket commission will be paid out at the end of the season
• Number of sales are not the sole determinate of Grand Prize winning community
Selection will be based on:
- Total ticket sales per capita
- Total sales of Fundraising Paraphernalia per capita
- Community awareness and promotion of Warriors Games
*** A winning community will be notified by email. Sales will be tallied from November 6th, 2010 to March 18th, 2010. Reps will have from game 11 to 36 (weekday games only). to sell tickets towards the grand prize.
Grand Prize- The winning Rep will receive a Warriors Community Fan Bus Trip!
• Your choice of 1 of 5 games in the 2011/12 season in the new multiplex
• Transportation to and from game for you and 50 of your friends
• Tickets to the game
• Supper on the bus
• Prizes & snacks at game
**Your choice of game dates will be given in September 2011 – Bus will pick up at pre-determined location & drop off at same location.
**Please note, minimum adult ticket sales of 100 will be required to be eligible to win the grand prize.
• An official Warriors Rep jacket
• You will receive a Warriors Season ticket for the 11/12 season after serving one year as a rep (** Dependant on level of sales sold minimum 100 vouchers)
Warriors will provide you with:
• Ticket price list and information
• Email reminders of Game Dates and advertisement posters each week
• Notification of all Warriors Special Events and Press Releases
Other possible sales:
**Skills Competition
Process for Reps during Season:
1. Reps will be provided with a list of specific games they can sell tickets to
2. Reps will sell tickets, and record tickets sold on a sheet provided by the Warriors
3. Reps will be notified by email 1.5 weeks prior to games reminding of Game Date, Game theme & to submit their list of tickets sold one (1) week prior to game.
4. Reps will be responsible for taking money through cash or cheque. Money will be turned in at each Home Game or at a minimum every 2 weeks.
5. Purchasers pick up tickets at will-call (northwest side of the civic centre).
As another option, Reps can promote Group tickets or a fundraiser in their Community. Reps would contact Warriors Organization to arrange group/fundraiser and would receive credit for the sale.
Rep Responsibilities
• Reps will have advertisements and will be responsible for ensuring their community is aware of their position and understands the potential reward
• Reps will be responsible for bringing in voucher money at each home game or at a minimum of every two weeks
• Reps will receive Magnet schedules and pocket schedules to distribute
Instructions for Warriors Representative
You will receive the following at orientation:
• Sheet to record ticket sold
• List of games tickets can be sold to
• Pocket & Magnet Schedules
Selling Tickets:
• Prices: Adult $17.30 Student $12.05 Child $9.95
• Customer must pay with either cash or cheque
• You are responsible for the money your receive
• All money will be turned in at each Home Game
Information for the Customer:
• Advise tickets will be printed under the purchasers name, and will be available for pick up on game day.
• They will have a guaranteed seat on the game of their choice.
• Remind the customer that every ticket you sell is helping their community; the more tickets sold and Warriors support shown the better chance your community will have to win the Warriors Community Fan Bus.
Prior to Game Day (two weeks in advance)
• You will be sent, by email, an advertisement stating the Game(s) and themes
• The advertisement will encourage your community to contact you by providing your contact information
• You will be asked to frequently update where your ticket sales are at in order to estimate ticket sales for each game
Benefits:
• Invitations to special Warriors events
• Each ticket sold will be credited to you and a $1.00/per ticket commission will be paid out at the end of the season
• Number of sales are not the sole determinate of Grand Prize winning community
Selection will be based on:
- Total ticket sales per capita
- Total sales of Fundraising Paraphernalia per capita
- Community awareness and promotion of Warriors Games
*** A winning community will be notified by email. Sales will be tallied from November 6th, 2010 to March 18th, 2010. Reps will have from game 11 to 36 (weekday games only). to sell tickets towards the grand prize.
Grand Prize- The winning Rep will receive a Warriors Community Fan Bus Trip!
• Your choice of 1 of 5 games in the 2011/12 season in the new multiplex
• Transportation to and from game for you and 50 of your friends
• Tickets to the game
• Supper on the bus
• Prizes & snacks at game
**Your choice of game dates will be given in September 2011 – Bus will pick up at pre-determined location & drop off at same location.
**Please note, minimum adult ticket sales of 100 will be required to be eligible to win the grand prize.
• An official Warriors Rep jacket
• You will receive a Warriors Season ticket for the 11/12 season after serving one year as a rep (** Dependant on level of sales sold minimum 100 vouchers)
Warriors will provide you with:
• Ticket price list and information
• Email reminders of Game Dates and advertisement posters each week
• Notification of all Warriors Special Events and Press Releases
Other possible sales:
**Skills Competition
Warriors Tid Bits
WARRIOR TID BITS
• Quinton Howden was named the Zeke’s Player of the Month for October
• Rookie Matt Grant scored his first WHL goal Friday night in Regina
• Rookie Sam Fioretti has wracked up 10 assists and leads all Warrior rookies
• Brendan Rowinski scored two goals in his 10/11 debut on Saturday night
• Warriors have one 6 straight games; 4 of them at home
• Thomas Heemskerk stopped 77/82 shots this weekend in three games; calculates into 94% saved
• Warriors now have 4 twenty year olds on the roster with the return of Brendan Rowinski; the tribe will need to get down to three in the coming weeks.
• Quinton Howden was named the Zeke’s Player of the Month for October
• Rookie Matt Grant scored his first WHL goal Friday night in Regina
• Rookie Sam Fioretti has wracked up 10 assists and leads all Warrior rookies
• Brendan Rowinski scored two goals in his 10/11 debut on Saturday night
• Warriors have one 6 straight games; 4 of them at home
• Thomas Heemskerk stopped 77/82 shots this weekend in three games; calculates into 94% saved
• Warriors now have 4 twenty year olds on the roster with the return of Brendan Rowinski; the tribe will need to get down to three in the coming weeks.
4 Nights 3 Games
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Shoot Out Showdown for the 6th Straight Warriors Win
First period would be a battle between goalies, with no scoring left on the board. Second period would bring on the T-birds first goal of the night from Marcel Noebels at 11:02 on the power play. Dallas Ehrhardt would look to spark his team at 12:45, throwing a punishing fist fest against Jacob Doty.
The third period would still see the tribe scoreless with Pickard shutting down countless chances. Finally at 14:08 of the third, twenty year old Dylan Hood would give the Warriors the first marker of the night and an important one at that. Each team wouldn’t be able to capitalize the reminder of the third or in over time.
To a shoot out we would go. Heemskerk vs Pickard for the 2 points. Warriors Antonin Honejsek started things off but would be denied. Up next for Seattle, Burke Gallimore. He would go high over Heemskerk. Brendan Rowinski faced Calvin Pickard next but would not be able to sneak one past. Marcel Noebels, who had the lone goal for Seattle would punch one right into Heemskerk’s glove. Assistant Captain Quinton Howden would have the next try at Pickard, a player he has seen at many team Canada events, Howden would go top shelf, off of Pickard’s back and in! Luke Lockhart would be stopped and the Warriors steal the win with a score of 2-1.
Warriors went 0/8 on the PP against the nearly unstoppable Calvin Pickard. The Warriors were 5/6 on the PK. A big advantage to the tribe was the truck himself, Dylan McIlrath who laid out hit after bone crushing hit. Moose Jaw fired an incredible 45 shots on net and Heemskerk faced a solid 30 in the win.
Warriors have a bit of time to recuperate and will be back at home for 3 games in 4 nights starting on Friday.
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