Waterloo Warriors Men’s Hockey

Introducing your 25/26 Varsity Men’s Hockey team 🤩 📸: Courtney Caird #GoBlackGoGold

Commitment alert! @AmherstRamblers Owen Aura commits to @WlooMHKY themhl.ca/ramblers-aura-…

RECRUITING ANNOUNCEMENT: Owen Aura is locked in! Owen, Defence, from BC. Was with the @AmherstRamblers of the @MHLEmpire , notching 102 career pts in 143 G. In 25-26, Owen was a pt-a-G player, notching 7 goals and 46 assists for a career-high 53 pts in just 52 G. Welcome Owen!

SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT: Jaxson Murray has gone pro ✍️ Signed with the @CincyCyclones (ECHL affiliate of @MapleLeafs). An assist in his pro debut on Feb 25 and his 1st pro goal 2 days later in a 2-1 win. 52 pts in 55 G as a Warrior and 25’ OUA West Rookie of the Year. Congrats!

Congrats to Sherwood Park Crusaders F Braeden O'Keefe on his commitment to the University of Waterloo! 📸 @garrettjames22

RECRUITING ANNOUNCEMENT: Braeden O’Keefe is locked in! Braeden is a skilled and speedy centre from St. Catharine’s with a history of high-end production in his junior career. Best of luck with the rest of your season. Can’t wait for you to join us in the Fall!

After the first: WAT: 1 TOR: 1

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🎓Finally your captain, Nate is a born leader who came to the Warriors in 2022 In the classroom, earning academic All-Canadian honours in every year of his career. Nate will be graduating with his degree in Science and Business. All the best Cap🫡

🎓Simon is a dominant, smooth-skating defenceman who thrived during his career as a Warrior. Last year won OUA West division’s Randy Gregg award. An academic All-Canadian in every year of his career, Simon will be graduating with a degree in Legal Studies. Good luck 🫡

🎓Liam represents everything it means to be a student-athlete. Had the highest average of all athletes, EDI award recipient, and maintained academic All-Canadian in every season of his career, Liam will be graduating with a degree in honours science. Good luck 🫡

🎓 Matt Onuska, Waterloo native earned 24–25 OUA and U Sports Goaltender of the Year honours with a 2.18 GAA and .941 save percentage, while also becoming a U Sports Top 8 Academic All-Canadian and graduating in Health Sciences. All the best!

🎓 A towering defenceman from Calgary, AB, Kieran Ruschienski made a lasting impact in his short time with the Warriors. Transferring to Waterloo from Lindenwood University before the 24-25 season. Kieran continues to show leadership and loyalty to the team. All the best!

🎓Emmet joined the Warriors as a transfer student from Queen’s, and made an immediate impact on the ice. An Academic All-Canadian every season, Pierce will be graduating with his degree in Economics, minoring in philosophy. All the best!

🎓Gavin is known as a punishing checker, and for possessing one of the most feared shots in the league. An academic All-Canadian, Gavin has graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. All the best!

🎓 Rachel is a skilled, driven athletic therapist with strong experience supporting hockey and multi-sport athletes. She excels in injury assessment, rehabilitation, and individualized care, earning trust through professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to continuous learning.

🎓From Grande Prairie, AB, Marco was a dedicated individual in the UW community and a teammate with a contagious personality. He achieved Academic All-Canadian status in every season of his student-athlete career. He will be graduating with a degree in Kinesiology. Good luck!!

🎓From Quispamsis, NB, Cole sure made his mark on the Warriors hockey program throughout his career. Cole was an Academic All-Canadian in every year of his student-athlete career, and will be graduating with his degree in Legal Studies. All the best!

🎓Dan the Waterford, ON, native, used quick reflexes and ability to read the play to produce countless highlight-reel saves over his career. he will be graduating with his degree in Mechanical Engineering. Good luck!

🎓A determined and hard-worker forward from Richmond Hill, Adamo played his way into a very valuable role during his time as a Warrior. A two-time Academic All-Canadian, he will be graduating with his degree in Accounting and Finance Management. All the best!

🎓From Burlington, ON, Brendan proved to be a valuable contributor both on and off the ice at Waterloo. Academic All-Canadian status in every season of his student-athlete career, en route to his degree in Legal Studies. Good luck!