The Moose Jaw Warriors will have a special look as they celebrate their 40th season during the 2023-24 Western Hockey League campaign.
The team unveiled a special third jersey that will be worn during select home dates in addition to a 40th-anniversary logo that the team will use throughout the season.
The Warriors moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg for the 1984-85 campaign and have grown into one of the league’s most stable franchises since despite playing in one of the smaller communities.
“This is an exciting time for the City of Moose Jaw and Warriors organization,” said Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger. “The history of the Moose Jaw Warriors is remarkable, from starting out playing in the Civic Centre and then moving to the Events Centre, the organization has had many great memories because of the support from the community and everyone who has been part of the Warriors organization.”
The jersey will feature a reverse retro design with ruby red as the main colour -- ruby being the gemstone for a 40th anniversary. The design will be similar to that worn by the team in their inaugural season and will include the Warriors wordmark that was featured on jerseys from 1984 through 1992 across the front. The shoulder logos will include the 40th-anniversary patch as well as the team’s current logo.
The Warriors will also be celebrating the team by bringing back prominent players and individuals for games throughout the 2023-24 campaign.
"This is a big milestone for the organization and community, and we are all looking forward to being a part of it," Ripplinger said.
More details on celebrations will be released as the season progresses.
The Warriors play their first exhibition games on Thursday, Sept. 7 in Swift Current and Saturday, Sept. 9 against Swift Current in Assiniboia, with their first action at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Saturday, Sept. 16 against the Brandon Wheat Kings.
The Warriors are in Prince Albert on Friday, Sept. 22 to open the regular season before playing their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 23 against the Brandon Wheat Kings.
