Warriors head coach has a message for Brayden Yager
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Brayden Yager, the newest member of the Winnipeg Jets is eager to learn from some of the leagues most dynamic players.
After being selected 14th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins at the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville, Yager took a big step on the ice with the Warriors last season. In 2023-24, he recorded 17 more points than he did the previous campaign in 10 fewer games. On top of that, Yager had 27 points (11G, 16A) in 20 WHL playoff games and six more points (3G, 3A) in four games at the Memorial Cup. O'Leary saw growth in Yager both on and off the ice.
Mark O'Leary, the head coach for the Moose Jaw Warriors is excited for Yager's development in Winnipeg. During an interview, O'Leary highlights some of the learning experiences he hopes will have a positive impact on Yager, in addition to what it means to be playing in a Canadian market.
«He was pumped. I didn't know what his first reaction would be but excitement about being in a Canadian market, and I know his family is excited. It's probably about a nine hour drive down that way,» said O'Leary. "So, he's a hockey player and he's played in Winnipeg before (against the Ice) and I just think he's excited about this challenge.»
«I'd expect a guy like Adam Lowry, who I have a lot of respect for in terms of watching him grow up in Swift Current (with the Broncos) and the way he plays and everything,» said O'Leary. "Brayden will be able to watch him and those other guys, how they are day-to-day and that's only gonna help our organization if he comes back.»
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28 AOUT | 128 ANSWERS Warriors head coach has a message for Brayden Yager Will Yager be a good fit in Winnipeg? | ||
| Yes | 122 | 95.3 % |
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