The Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Moose Jaw Warriors traded captain Brayden Yager to the Lethbridge Hurricanes Monday.
The deal sees three players and six picks, including two first-rounders, returned to the Warriors.
“This trade brings us two players with experience and good leadership qualities,” Warriors’ General Manager Jason Ripplinger said in a media release.
Yager was named to Hockey Canada’s U20 World Junior Championship training camp roster Monday before the trade.
“We’re very excited to be able to add Brayden to our group,” said Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt. “He is one of the premier players in junior hockey, he’s a world junior guy and knows what it takes to win at our level. He is going to be a great addition and is going to help our team in every way.”
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