Dalton Hamaliuk got a late start, but he was able to make a good first impression after joining the Moose Jaw Warriors last week.

Following his release from the Spokane Chiefs, Hamaliuk was scooped up by the Warriors and posted a goal and two points in the team's final two preseason games over the weekend.

The 20-year-old defenceman said he's happy to be receiving another shot to continue his WHL career here in Moose Jaw.

"This is an awesome place, I've only been here for a week now, but I'm really enjoying it, I’ve got an awesome billet family and all the boys here are really welcoming," said Hamaliuk. "The guys are really awesome guys in the room and they're leading me along here."

The Warriors started training camp with three overagers on their roster, meaning Hamaliuk will join a group that includes returnees Brandon Schuldhaus and Tristin Langan, as well as goalie Brodan Salmond.

After originally being selected in the second round by the Chiefs, Hamaliuk played in 213 games in Spokane, posting six goals and 37 points with a minus-14 rating.

"Coming here is something new for me, but all the guys have been really good, they're teaching me the systems and helping me out when I need to be told where to be on the ice," said Hamaliuk.

The Leduc, AB product brings more size, standing in at six-foot-two and 216 pounds, and a physical presence to the Warriors' already-loaded d-core.

Hamaliuk said he's trying to show the Warriors' brass what he can bring to the team this season.

"First impressions make a big difference, so I've came in here, trying to do my best, not overthink it and play my game," he said.

"I just want to be physical, be a solid defenceman, try to get pucks moving north and keep it simple on the ice."

The Warriors have until next month to make a final decision on their three overage players for the season.

Moose Jaw will open the regular season coming up on Friday in Brandon and their home opener goes on Saturday at Mosaic Place.