The Moose Jaw Warriors have been dealt a massive blow as captain Lynden Lakovic is out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. On Friday, the organization announced that the 19-year-old suffered an upper-body injury that will require surgery. Through his first 22 games of the year, Lakovic scored 18 goals and recorded 29 points. The 2025-26 season was most likely Lakovic's last in the WHL. The Warriors forward was a first-round pick of the Washington Capitals [http://thn.com/washington] in the 2025 draft, going 27th overall. Lakovic has already signed his ELC and will most likely be in the AHL [http://thn.com/ahl] next year. Lakovic has had an impressive WHL career up to this point. Over his 175 games, he has scored 65 goals and produced 133 points. Lakovic also played in 30 playoff games where he recorded 11 points. Lynden Lakovic of the Moose Jaw Warriors (Photo Credit: Nick Pettigrew/Moose Jaw Warriors/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e8f9667e-82a3-459e-aceb-6e0f0a8859c9.jpeg] Lynden Lakovic of the Moose Jaw Warriors (Photo Credit: Nick Pettigrew/Moose Jaw Warriors/WHL) Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Latest From THN’s Western Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/whl] Site: WHL Trade Trees: Michael Ferland to Saskatoon [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/whl-trade-trees-michael-ferland-to-saskatoon] WHL Commissioner Dan Near Speaks About Inaugural Prospects Game & How The New NCAA Rules Have Impacted The League [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-commissioner-dan-near-speaks-about-new-prospects-game-how-the-new-ncaa-rules-have-impacted-the-whl] Spokane Chiefs Acquires Overager Petr From Saskatoon Blades [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/spokane-chiefs-acquires-overager-petr-from-saskatoon-blades] Everett, Edmonton & Prince Albert Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 12 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-edmonton-prince-albert-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-12-rankings] 6 WHLers Named To Canada's 2026 World Juniors Camp Roster [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/6-whlers-named-to-canada-s-2026-world-juniors-camp-roster] https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/a-look-at-the-2025-26-whl-teddy-bear-toss-scheduleFor action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b580adc6-0275-4900-b005-91339541d969.jpeg] The Hockey News
