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Moose Jaw Warriors

The Moose Jaw Warriors are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team based in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Moose Jaw Warriors are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team based in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. They compete in the Western Hockey League and play home games at Temple Gardens Centre. The franchise began as the Winnipeg Warriors in 1980 and relocated to Moose Jaw in 1984; it won its first WHL championship in 2024.

History

The franchise began as the Winnipeg Warriors in 1980. After four seasons in Winnipeg, it relocated to Moose Jaw in 1984 and became the Moose Jaw Warriors.

Competition

The Warriors play in the Western Hockey League, one of the major junior leagues in Canadian hockey. They compete in the East Division of the WHL’s Eastern Conference.

Championships and postseason

The team won its first WHL championship in 2024. Before that, it had reached the WHL finals in 2006 but did not win the title.

Home arena

The Warriors play home games at Temple Gardens Centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The arena is the team’s long-term home venue.

Key facts

  • The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League.
  • The franchise was founded in 1980 as the Winnipeg Warriors and moved to Moose Jaw in 1984.
  • The team won its first WHL championship, the Ed Chynoweth Cup, in 2024.
  • The Warriors play home games at Temple Gardens Centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
  • The team previously reached the WHL finals in 2006.
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Canadian context

The Moose Jaw Warriors are part of Canada’s major junior hockey system and are a significant team in Saskatchewan’s sports landscape.

Frequently asked questions

What league do the Moose Jaw Warriors play in?
They play in the Western Hockey League (WHL), a major junior ice hockey league in Canada.
When were the Moose Jaw Warriors founded?
The franchise was founded in 1980 as the Winnipeg Warriors and moved to Moose Jaw in 1984.
Where do the Moose Jaw Warriors play home games?
They play at Temple Gardens Centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Have the Moose Jaw Warriors won a WHL championship?
Yes. They won their first WHL championship in 2024.
What were the team’s previous names?
The franchise was originally called the Winnipeg Warriors before relocating to Moose Jaw.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose_Jaw_Warriors
    Supports: Founding as Winnipeg Warriors, relocation to Moose Jaw in 1984, WHL membership, home arena, and 2024 championship
  2. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/whl-preview-moose-jaw-warriors-1.7629939
    Supports: 2024 WHL title and team context for the 2025 season
  3. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/672/moose-jaw-warriors
    Supports: League, location, founded year, and team colours
  4. HockeyDB — https://www.hockeydb.com/stte/moose-jaw-warriors-6958.html
    Supports: Season and franchise history records