The Moose Jaw Warriors are headed to the Memorial Cup for the first time in franchise history, and one of the Seattle Kraken’s highly touted prospects is going with them.
Seattle Kraken prospect and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus has proven himself to be a valuable player in the Western Hockey League. This week, Firkus was awarded not one but two trophies for his outstanding performance during the 2023-24 season. Related Post: On May 8, 2024, he was announced as this year’s Bob Clarke Trophy winner.
Two Seattle Kraken prospects, Jagger Firkus and Tyson Jugnauth, are set to face one another in the WHL Championship Series. The winner of the seven-game series will go on to the Memorial Cup, a four-team tournament held annually to determine the champion of the entire CHL.
For the first time in the Seattle Kraken’s young franchise history, a highly touted prospect made non-Kraken-related appearances in the region. The high-flying Moose Jaw Warriors made their lone trip of the season through the U.S.
Only a few games remain before teams in the WHL begin their winter hiatus, and for the Everett Silvertips, there’s no place like home for the holidays.
Seattle Kraken prospects Jagger Firkus, Carson Rehkopf, and Jani Nyman are at the forefront of their respective leagues in scoring this season. As of the date of this post, Firkus is third in the WHL in goals (24) and third in points (49) after leading in both categories for weeks.
The Seattle Kraken have come a long way in a short span, and they have some high-quality prospects to be excited about.
The Seattle Kraken enter the 2023 NHL Draft with ten picks, including four in the first two rounds. During the 2022 Draft, they added high-end prospects like Shane Wright, Jagger Firkus and Tucker Robertson to their organization, with similar success expected this year.
The Seattle Kraken signed their second-round pick from the 2022 NHL Draft.
Seattle Kraken prospect and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus has a lot of tools in his bag. The diminutive but electrifying winger scores goals and creates chances with his skill and creativity. But when it comes to Jagger, it’s more of his swagger that differentiates him. “He’s an infectious guy,” Moose Jaw head coach Mark O’Leary said.
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