Lakewood native, Okanagan star Watren inks WHL contract with Spokane

The WHL’s Spokane Chiefs have signed goaltender Alexander Watren.

Watren, a Lakewood native, pitched a shutout in his lone preseason appearance with the Chiefs this year, turning aside all 22 shots in Spokane’s 7-0 win over the Portland Winterhawks on Sept. 6.

Watren spent the 2024-25 season with the Okanagan Hockey Colorado 16U AAA team, where he went 17-9-1.

“Alexander was added to our list two years ago out of training camp and has been very consistent all three years at training camp,” Chiefs GM Matt Bardsley said. “He was excellent in his preseason game, which earned him a contract. He is a calm, consistent, and technically sound goaltender. We look forward to watching his development with the Detroit Little Caesars U18 AAA team.”

Watren, listed by Spokane in Sept. 2023, has also played for the Colorado Thunderbirds.