US EditionFormer West Kelowna Warrior Signs Entry-Level Deal with Seattle Kraken
- On May 27, 2025, Tyson Jugnauth, a former defenceman for the West Kelowna Warriors, signed a three-year contract to begin his professional career with the Seattle Kraken.
- The Kraken selected Jugnauth during the 2022 NHL Draft’s fourth round after he spent three seasons with the Warriors from 2019 to 2022, where he tallied 11 goals and 51 assists over 70 games.
- Jugnauth excelled in juniors after a mid-season move, earning the WHL Defenseman of the Year award with 89 points in 65 games for the Portland Winterhawks in 2024-25.
- The Kraken will monitor Jugnauth’s growth and readiness as he moves up to professional hockey, recognizing that patience will be important as he adapts to the style of play in the AHL.
- Jugnauth’s signing could strengthen the Kraken's defensive depth, leveraging his strong junior statistics and recent accolades as he aims to adapt to pro hockey.
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Former West Kelowna Warrior signs entry-level deal with Seattle Kraken
Jugnauth played 70 games for the Warriors from 2019-2022
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BVM Sports USKraken Sign Tyson Jugnauth To Entry-Level Contract
The Seattle Kraken have signed 2022 fourth-round pick Tyson Jugnauth to a three-year, entry-level contract. Jugnauth recently concluded his second season with the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks. He was expected to move to Michigan State University this summer, but will instead turn pro in the Kraken organization with this deal. Jugnauth took home the BCHL’s ’Top Defender’ award in his draft year of 2021-22, after posting 41 assists and 50 points in …
Kraken sign WHL's defencemen of the year to entry-level contract
The Seattle Kraken announced today that they've signed a new name to their roster. Twenty-one year-old Tyson Jugnauth has agreed and signed a three-year, two-way, entry level ($950,000 AAV) contract with the Krakens.
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