DUB Daily: McFaul dealt to Cougars, Avakyan changes schools, and more!

By Paul FiglerNetFront Sports Contributor

November 1, 20262 min read

Cougars, Broncos complete trade

TRADE: We have acquired D Jace McFaul (07) from the @SCBroncos.https://t.co/7sjXtcwlmB #ForTheNorth | #WHL pic.twitter.com/pQzKTBDa7i
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) October 31, 2026

2007-born defenceman Jace McFaul (11G, 31A in 138 games with the Broncos from 2024 to present) is headed to Prince George as the team announced a trade with the Swift Current Broncos. In return, the Broncos receive a 2028 fourth-round WHL Prospects Draft pick as well as a conditional 2030 fourth-round pick. Through 15 games with the Broncos this season, McFaul has scored one goal and added four assists.

Burzan involved in ECHL trade

26-year-old forward Luka Burzan (104G, 103A in 270 games with Moose Jaw and Brandon from 2015-20) was traded from the New Mexico Goatheads to the Cincinnati Cyclones in an ECHL trade. Burzan, from Surrey, BC, had played seven games with the Goatheads this season, scoring once and adding an assist. This is his second stint with the Cyclones, having played there from March 2nd, 2023, until December 24th, 2023.

Avakyan heads to University of New England

After a season without a game for Division I Clarkson University, 22-year-old goaltender Nick Avakyan (25-32-5, 4.34 goals-against average, .875 save percentage, and one shutout with Tri-City and Portland from 2021-24) has joined Division III University of New England. In his last season of junior hockey, the Glendale, California product suited up for three NAHL teams, earning a record of 15-8-3, a 2.44 GAA, a .923 SV%, and one shutout in 28 games.

Ladyman released

The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters released 25-year-old defender Mike Ladyman (4G, 26A in 96 games with Spokane and Winnipeg from 2018-21). The Winnipeg, MB product did not play a game with the Knight Monsters following his signing on September 18th. Last season, Ladyman wrapped up his four-year U Sports career with two goals and two assists in 28 games with the Mount Royal Cougars. He then got into two ECHL games with the Orlando Solar Bears.

Around the DUB

(4) Kamloops AT Edmonton (1)

Jacob Dumansky, KAM, 2A

(5) Seattle AT Saskatoon (4) OT

Noah Kosick, SEA 1G, 2A, PPG/GWG at 1:58 of OT

(2) Everett AT Moose Jaw (3) SO

Jordan Switzer, MJ, 34/36 saves and 2/2 in the shootout

(4) Kelowna AT Portland (2)

Nate Corbet, KEL, 1G, 1A, SHG/GWG at 19:04 of the second period

(5) Medicine Hat AT Tri-City (1)

Arvid Droit, MH, 1G, 1A, GWG at 10:51 of the first period

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paul Figler

NetFront Sports Contributor