The Regina Pats have announced a blockbuster trade Thursday that sees captain Tanner Howe on his way to Calgary to play for the Hitmen as the team continues rebuilding for the future.
For their best player, the Pats received 2007 born defenceman Reese Hamilton, 2006 born forward Keets Fawcett, a 2025 third round draft pick, and a 2027 second round pick.
Howe was named the Pats’ captain before the 2023-24 season; he became the 82nd player to wear the “C” in franchise history.
The Prince Albert product was drafted in the second round, 46th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins last June, signing a three-year entry-level contract in July. Prior to that, he played in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game last season.
Howe spent parts of five seasons with the Pats, recording 98 goals and 142 assists for 240 points in 217 regular season games, putting him 25th in all-time scoring …