It seems like every other day there’s another indication that Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager is a highly, highly touted prospect for the 2023 National Hockey League Draft.
Whether it’s regularly showing up in the top five in pre-season rankings by major media pundits or regular profiles by the likes of TSN and Sportsnet, the 17-year-old standout has been one of the centres of attention in the first part of the Western Hockey League season.
Now there’s something even more unique for fans to check out as the WHL campaign progresses.
Yager has been selected by NHL.com to provide a monthly draft diary for the league’s website, with the first edition going up on Thursday afternoon.
“Hi hockey fans. It's going to be fun providing you with a monthly diary on what's happening in my life and at Moose Jaw this season,” Yager says to kick off his opening entry. “I'm very much looking forward to it.”
Yager touches on growing up and cheering for the Prince Albert Raiders -- including a special encounter with Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl -- while also touching on his early memories of Moose Jaw and winning the Canadian Hockey League Rookie of the Year honours last season.
You can read the complete first entry by clicking right here.
Yager and the Warriors are back in action Friday night as they host the Red Deer Rebels. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.
