The Moose Jaw Warriors are excited to announce that their 6th Annual “Snowbirds Night” will be Saturday, March 11 against the Regina Pats.

“Ever since I learned about the Snowbirds a few years ago I thought it would be amazing to fly with them, and after having that opportunity I can say that it truly is an experience of a lifetime,” said Warriors goalie Zach Sawchenko. “You get to see their attention to detail and the amount of preparation they put in to every flight, it was something that you really need to experience to see the true magnitude.”

“I think the biggest thing our team can take from the Snowbirds is their preparation, team attitude, and attention to detail,” added Sawchenko. “A mistake on the ice usually means a red light going off but a mistake in the air can have tragic results. Their team must be at the top of their game each time they strap themselves into the cockpit.”

On January 24th, Sawchenko along with Jayden Halbgewachs and Assistant Coach Scott King flew over southern Saskatchewan with the Snowbirds. Throughout the course of the day the Warriors learned firsthand the pressures and expectations that come with being a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force 431 Air Demonstration Squadron.

On February 18th members of the squadron took to the ice with the Warriors for their game day skate and then before the game on March 11th the players will welcome the squadron inside their locker room where they will see how the Warriors prepare. Member of the squadron will also be on the bench during warm-ups on “Snowbirds Night”.

In honour of the Air Force 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the Warriors will wear special edition Snowbirds jerseys on Saturday, March 11 with proceeds going to local charities.

The auction for the special edition game-worn Snowbirds jerseys will take place on Saturday, March 11th during the Warriors and Regina Pats game. It will begin when the doors open at 6pm and the auction will close at the start of the third period.

All winning bids will be announced in the third period and the jerseys will be presented to the winners by the players at the conclusion of the game.

The Warriors 2017 Snowbirds Jersey is pictured below and is in honour of the Air Force 431 Air Demonstration Squadron and Canada’s 150th Anniversary.