The Moose Jaw Warriors are currently in the WHL finals, and their success has brought in a lot of business for local retailers in the city. Joanne Klassen, who has been running The Shop Downtown for over 30 years, has seen a significant increase in sales of merchandise featuring the team’s logo or the city’s name. She has even had fans from other cities, such as Lethbridge, Calgary, and Winnipeg, come to buy items to remember the game. Tourism Moose Jaw executive director Jacki L’Heureux-Mason mentioned that the city is welcoming fans from all over, including the competitors, and it is a great time to be in Moose Jaw.
The atmosphere in Moose Jaw is buzzing with excitement as fans prepare for Game 3 of the WHL finals. The Crushed Can Store was packed with fans before the game, and the Warriors’ digital services manager, Marc Smith, mentioned that it has been a record-setting season for the team in terms of merchandise sales. Smith stated that the store has broken the record for the most sales in a season, and he is proud of the team’s success both on and off the ice. This finals run is the Warriors’ second appearance in the team’s 40-year history, and games three and four will be played in Moose Jaw with the possibility of a fifth game as well.
Joanne Klassen shared that fans from various cities have been visiting her store to purchase memorabilia to remember the game, as players come from all over Canada and their families want to commemorate the experience. Klassen mentioned that even fans from competing teams have been purchasing Moose Jaw merchandise, as they are excited to be in the city for the event. The hospitality in Moose Jaw is highlighted by L’Heureux-Mason, who emphasized the welcoming nature of the city to fans from all over. She described Moose Jaw as fiercely competitive but always notoriously welcoming to visitors.
The impact of the Warriors’ success in the WHL finals goes beyond the ice, as it has boosted local businesses and brought in fans from various cities to Moose Jaw. The Shop Downtown has seen a surge in sales of merchandise related to the team and the city, with fans eager to commemorate the experience. The Crushed Can Store was bustling with activity before the game, reflecting the excitement and support for the team. This season has been a record-breaking one for the Warriors in terms of merchandise sales, showcasing the community’s support for the team in their pursuit of the championship.
As Moose Jaw gears up for Game 3 of the WHL finals, the city is preparing for an influx of visitors and fans from all over. The welcoming atmosphere in Moose Jaw, highlighted by Tourism Moose Jaw executive director Jacki L’Heureux-Mason, emphasizes the inclusive nature of the city, even to competitors. This finals run is a significant moment for the Warriors, with games three and four set to take place in Moose Jaw, providing fans with the opportunity to support their team and make lasting memories of the experience. Overall, the Warriors’ success in the WHL finals has not only energized the community but also showcased Moose Jaw as a welcoming and spirited host city for fans from near and far.
