The Kelowna Rockets乌鸦传媒� front office has pulled the trigger on their first trade of 2022.
The team announced on Wednesday (Jan. 5) that they have acquired forward Adam Kydd and a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for forward Steel Quiring.
In 30 games with Calgary during the 2021-2022 campaign, Kydd scored four goals and added 15 assists. The newest member of the Rockets was selected by the Hitmen in the 2019 draft.
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Acquiring Kydd from Calgary means the subtraction of Quiring, who leaves Kelowna after spending the last year and a half in the Central Okanagan. Originally from Vernon, this will be Quiring乌鸦传媒檚 first time playing for a team outside of the Okanagan 乌鸦传媒� he previously played in the BCHL for the Vernon Vipers and minor hockey for the Okanagan Rockets.
Quiring appeared in 25 games with the Rockets this season, scoring six goals and posting a total of 15 points.
乌鸦传媒淲e wish Steel all the best in the future,乌鸦传媒� Hamilton added.
The Rockets are slated to hit the ice on Friday (Jan. 7) when they host the Vancouver Giants. Friday night乌鸦传媒檚 showdown will mark the first of back-to-back home games for the Rockets.
Kydd乌鸦传媒檚 newest team will host the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday (Jan. 8) to wrap up the first week of 2022.
For tickets, the team is asking fans to visit or the Prospera Place box office.
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