In a recent deal, Red Deer Rebels’ General Manager, Brent Sutter, has announced the completion of a trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Rebels acquired forward Trae Wilke (born in 2006, Saskatoon) from the Hurricanes in exchange for a fourth-round pick, 84th overall at the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, and another fourth-round pick at the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.
Wilke notched 25 points in 68 games with the Hurricanes during the 2023-24 season. This was his first full season with the team, having been selected by Lethbridge in the second round, 29th overall, at the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft. Throughout his career, he has got 33 points in 100 WHL games. MORE