Saturday November 21 vs Brandon
Saturday, November 21st v. Brandon, Game 26
Warriors Cut by Blades
The Moose Jaw Warriors fell to 15-9-1 on the year with a 4-1 loss last night to Saskatoon. Antonin Honejsek scored the only goal for the Warriors; Brendan Rowinski and Kevin Smith picked up assists. Brent Benson, Stefan Elliot, Josh Nicholls, and Walker Wintoneak scored for the Blades. Jeff Bosch picked up the loss for the Warriors while Steven Stanford made 26 saves for the win.
v. Brandon
Tonight is the second meeting of the season between the Warriors and Brandon Wheat Kings. Brandon won their only meeting 4-0 on September 26th at the Civic Center. Moose Jaw is 14-25-1 against Brandon in the last five years, posting an 11-9 record at home over that time.
Jay Fehr led the Wheat Kings that night with a goal and three points; Scott Glennie and Aaron Lewadniuk had a goal and two points each; Brenden Walker has one goal; Michael Ferland and Colby Robak had one assist each; Andrew Hayes picked up the shutout.
Hamonic & Howden named to Team WHL
Moose Jaw Warriors Travis Hamonic and Quinton Howden have been named to Team WHL for the upcoming Subway Super Series. Both will play in the November 26th game in Kelowna, BC.
This is the second time that Hamonic will take part in the series, while this is the first time that Howden will play in the Super Series. Hamonic has also been named an assistant captain for Team WHL.
Warriors to U17 Hockey Challenge
16 year old rookie forward Joey Kornelsen was named to Team Pacific for the upcoming World Under 17 Hockey Challenge in Timmins, Ontario December 29th to January 4th. Kornelsen is one of 17 players from Alberta and B.C. to be named to Team Pacific.
Warriors Ranked in Central Scouting
Four Moose Jaw Warriors found their name on the NHL’s Central Scouting Fall Preliminary rankings of the 25 WHL players for the upcoming draft. Dylan McIlrath was ranked 7th, Quinton Howden 8th, Kendall McFaull was 17th, and Brandon Glover was 6th among goaltenders. Prince George Cougar Brett Connolly was the top ranked player, Edmonton Oil King defenseman Mark Pysyk was 2nd, and Red Deer Rebel Alex Petrovic was 3rd.
Milestone Watch
- Warriors Captain Jason Bast’s iron man streak came to an end earlier this week. Bast missed November 18th against Calgary due injury, which was the first game he’d missed since October 21st, 2006. Bast played in 228 consecutive games. He has played in 294 games with the Warriors. Bast is two goals shy of 100 for his career.
- Dylan Hood has played in 195 WHL games.
- Chad Suer has suited up in 196 games with the Warriors.
- Travis Hamonic has played in 165 games with the Warriors.
Hot & Cold
- Travis Hamonic has six goals and 24 points in the last 20 games. Hamonic has nine assists in the last seven games.
- Ryan Stanton has three goals and 11 points in the last eight games.
- Cody Smuk is pointless in his last 12 games.
- Thomas Frazee has five goals and seven points in the last nine games.
- Brendan Rowinski has nine goals and 15 points in the last 11 games.
- Dylan Hood has five goals and 11 points in his last 10 games.
- Jason Bast has four goals and 12 points in the last nine games.
- Quinton Howden has four goals and 11 points in the last 11 games.
- Spencer Edwards is pointless in his last 10 games.
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and seven points in the last five games.
Upcoming Schedule
November 27th @ Red Deer
November 28th @ Edmonton
December 1st v. Swift Current
December 4th @ Swift Current
December 9th @ Prince Albert
