The Swift Current Broncos were involved in a three-team trade on Thursday that brought veteran forward Hudson Kibblewhite to Swift Current.
The Vernon, BC product registered 14 goals and 15 assists in 53 regular season games while serving as an assistant captain with the Lethbridge Hurricanes last season. The 2007-born forward also played 90 games with the Saskatoon Blades the previous two seasons.
“This was a move that we felt addressed an important need for our team,” said Broncos General Manager and Head Coach Travis Crickard. “We were able to acquire Hudson, who brings versatility and middle-six depth down the middle, which is an area we felt needed to be strengthened moving forward.”
The Broncos sent veteran defenseman Josh McGregor to the Brandon Wheat Kings in the deal. McGregor registered seven goals and 29 assists in 125 games over the past two seasons with the Broncos.
“At the same time, we want to thank Josh for everything he contributed to our organization. He’s a very good defenseman and, from everything I’ve heard, an outstanding person. Sometimes situations evolve where a fresh opportunity can benefit both the player and the organization, and we felt this was one of those cases. We wish him every success going forward,” said Crickard.
The Wheat Kings also received a seventh-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft from Lethbridge. The Hurricanes acquired the rights to forward Jake Stuart and a 2028 fifth-round pick from Brandon.
