2012-13 record: 25-36-4-7 (missed the playoffs)
The Moose Jaw Warriors simply were not a good team last year. They scored the fewest goals in the Eastern Conference (182) to go with 249 goals given up. The good news is that the goaltending duo of Justin Paulic and Daniel Wapple are expected to return a year wiser. The bad news is that both will have to do better than post a GAA above 3.00, as there isn't much offense to speak of, and help isn't on its way. Brayden Point put up good numbers in his first year of junior, and is expected to be better, and Sam Fioretti, the team's leading scorer, may be back as an overager this season. However, Morgan Rielly could be sticking with the Toronto Maple Leafs next season, which leaves a big hole on the blue line. Justin Kirsch, Jordan Messier, and Kendall McFaull are gone due to graduation.
Prediction: 10th in the East
The goaltending is expected to improve with a year of experience, as well as the offense. However, the potential loss of Rielly, combined with no real viable options on offense outside of Point and Fioretti means the Warriors are likely on the outside looking in once again.
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