Broncos gear up for playoff run while Pats, Warriors look to the future as WHL’s trade deadline passes [Video]

While headed in opposite directions as franchises, it was a busy trade season for Saskatchewan’s Western Hockey League (WHL) clubs.

With the league’s trade deadline marking the end to in-season deals Thursday night, general managers for the Regina Pats, Moose Jaw Warriors and Swift Current Broncos reflected on their decisions.

“When I look at the body of work and where we’re at, we’ve made some good progress,” said Pats GM Alan Millar during a press conference Thursday. “[We] can start to see the addition of young players, the talent and the upgraded skill set I believe we’ve added to our club.”

“We have a three or four year plan we’re continuing to do here,” Warriors GM Jason Ripplinger told CTV News Friday morning. “After our championship run, I knew we had to make some big moves.”

“We’ve scored consistently and we have some very offensive players,” said Chad Leslie, GM …