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By Paul FiglerNetFront Sports ContributorHitmen and Silvertips complete a trade
A trade has been completed between the Everett Silvertips and the Calgary Hitmen. Headed to the Silvertips is 2008-born forward Caine Wilke (120GP, 22G, 42A with Everett and Calgary from 2023-26) and a 2028 WHL Draft fourth-round selection. Wilke was selcted 20th overall at the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft by the Silvertips. 2007-born defenseman Bode Laylin (5GP, 0G, 1A with Everett from 2026) is heading to the Hitmen. Laylin is a sixth-round 2026 NHL Draft pick of the Calgary Flames.
Cougars acquire Bridgeman
The Prince George Cougars have acquired 2006-born defenceman Kolten Bridgeman (172GP, 3G, 18A with Regina from 2022-present) from the Regina Pats for a 2030 third-round selection and a conditional sixth-round selection. The conditions on the sixth-round selection are unknown as of press time.
Raiders make Hordal signing official
With six WHL games and three assists under his belt, the Prince Albert Raiders have offically signed 2008-born defenceman Darius Hordal to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The Raiders selected Hordal in the eighth round of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Last season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Devon Xtreme, Hordal notched four goals and added 24 assists in 53 games.
Pats reassign Hordichuk
The Regina Pats announced that they have reassigned 2009-born forward Braden Hordichuk following one game with the club. The Vancouver, BC native played four games with the AJHL’s Olds Grizzlys in 2025-26 as well as 27 games with SAHA U18 Prep in CSSHL U18 where he collected 16 points on six goals and 10 assists. At the 2024 WHL US Prospects Draft, the Pats selected Hordichuk first overal. The team he is headed to has not been announced as of press time.
Royals release two forwards
The Victoria Royals announced they have released 2007-born forward Eliot Compton following two games with the club. Compton was originally a fifth round 2022 WHL Prospects Draft selection of the Edmonton Oil Kings. His BCHL playing rights belong to the Okotoks Oilers following a July 29th, 2026 trade with the Powell River Kings. Last season with Powell River, Compton scored 28 times and assisted on another 30 goals in 49 games.
Also announced was the release of 2008-born forward Cruz Waltze (5G, 7A in 52 games with Victoria from 2024-present). Waltze has previously committed to College of the Holy Cross of the NCAA for the 2027-28 season. The Royals selected Waltze second overall at the 2023 WHL US Prospects Draft.
Kraus commits to Princeton University
2006-born goaltender Jayden Kraus (48-33-12, 3.44GAA, .895SV% through 108 games with Victoria, Brandon, and Everett from 2021-present) has announced via his personal Instagram that he has committed to Princeton University for the 2027-28 NCAA hockey season. This season with the Everett Silvertips he has a 1-1-2 record, 2.71 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage though four games. Kraus was selected in the third round of the WHL Prospects Draft in 2021 by the Victoria Royals.
Daae rejoins River Dragons
33-year-old forward Austin Daae (5G, 11A in 93 games with Saskatoon, Prince George, and Prince Albert from 2010-13) has rejoined the Columbus River Dragons of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Daae last played during the 2024-25 FPHL season where he scored 15 times and added 27 assists for the River Dragons. 2026-27 will mark the Estevan, SK product’s sixth season as a member of the team. Last season, Daae was a member of the River Dragons coaching staff.
Bodass released from Jukurit
Following his admittance of drunk driving, 23-year-old defenceman Bogdans Hodass (25G, 62A in 178GP with Medicine Hat from 2021-24) has been released by mutual agreement from his Liiga team, Jukurit. The Jelgava, Latvia product was in his second season with Jukurit, scoring one goal and earning three assists.
