Raiders acquire 18-year-old netminder from Moose Jaw

Dimitri Fortin slides across the crease during Moose Jaw’s 4-2 victory over the Regina Pats on Sept. 27, 2024. Fortin was traded to the Prince Albert Raiders on Wednesday, Nov. 27. -- Photo by Nick Pettigrew

The Prince Albert Raiders added to their depth in goal by acquiring 18-year-old goaltender Dimitri Fortin from the Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday.

Fortin appeared in five games with the Warriors this season, posting a 5.26 GAA and a .863 save percentage. The year before, he appeared in 12 games for the Warriors, sporting a 6-4-0-1 record, along with a 3.42 GAA and .901 save percentage.

The Winnipeg product also appeared in two playoff games during Moose Jaw’s WHL championship season, sporting a 2.12 GAA and .939 save percentage.

The Warriors received a 2028 sixth round pick in return.

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