WINMAR Warriors building for next season with annual spring camp

Over the next two days, the Moose Jaw WINMAR AAA Warriors will be looking to fill some vacant spots for next year’s team, as they will be holding their Spring Camp at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.  

Over 60 players will be attending the camp, with some returning players taking part and others vying for a roster spot.  

Players will take part in practices and games to allow the coaching staff to evaluate them in game situations.  

“The biggest thing is always the compete level and how guys handle themselves,” says Warriors head coach, Trevor Weisgerber. “If they can handle physicality, handle themselves with pressure, and how they think of the game. Especially these young guys that we haven’t seen a ton of. It’s a big jump to play Bantam and then come and play U18 AAA. These guys have to be able to do it at high speeds and with that pace.” 

The camp kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday and runs until Friday afternoon. The 56 players and six goaltenders will be split into four different teams; blue, green, orange, and yellow.  

“Coaches will be on the ice and put them through the paces. We’ll have some battle drills and some tight area games. In the afternoon, they will have some games," adds Weisgerber

For the players attending, their hope is to sign a commitment letter with the Warriors for next season following the camp.  

“More or less, you’re picking your team in the spring because a lot of these kids want commitments prior to or at spring camp so they know where they’re going and can get ready in the summer to make that move.” 

The Warriors are able to sign players for next year as of May 1.  

Below is the Warrior's full spring camp schedule and rosters: 

Day 1 

10-11:15 a.m. - Practice – Team 1 and 2 

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Practice – Team 3 and 4 

2-3:00 p.m. - Scrimmage – Team 1 vs Team 2  

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. - Scrimmage – Team 3 vs Team 4 

Day 2  

10-11:15 a.m. - Practice – Team 1 and 3 

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Practice – Team 2 and 4 

2-3:00 p.m. - Scrimmage – Team 1 vs Team 3  

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. - Scrimmage – Team 2 vs Team 4