Swift Current’s Griffin Darby will be playing much closer to home next season after being dealt to the Moose Jaw Warriors.
After two seasons with the Portland Winterhawks, Darby will suit up in the Western Hockey League’s East Division next season. The Warriors sent four draft picks to the Winterhawks in exchange for the former first-round draft pick.
The 6’0’’ defenseman registered two goals and 11 assists in 57 regular season games in 2025-26. He had opened his WHL career with seven assists in 53 games the previous season. He is also a veteran of six WHL playoff games.
Older brother Hudson Darby is moving on from the WHL the Swift Current Broncos announced on June 12. The Bronco captain will continue his hockey career at Ferris State University next season.
Hudson Darby led the Broncos in scoring with 19 goals and 31 assists last season after beginning his WHL career with the Winterhawks. He registered 32 points in 118 games over two seasons in Portland. He also had six points in 18 playoff games.
“I want to thank everyone involved in making my final year of junior hockey back in my hometown so special. It was an honour to wear the Broncos jersey and serve as captain this season. The support and development I received from the organization played a huge role in helping me take the next step in my hockey career. I’ll always be grateful for my time with the Broncos and proud to have represented this community,” said Hudson Darby in a team issued statement.
The Broncos also announced the signing of 2008-born forward Lincoln Ayers Assad to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
The 6’0’’ forward from Bloomington, MN served as the captain of the Academy of Holy Angels Stars last season where he posted 30 goals and 31 assists in 27 regular season games. He also appeared in two games for the Lincoln Stars in the USHL.
“We welcome Lincoln and his family to the Broncos organization. Lincoln is a strong and powerful skater who brings scoring touch and physicality. Everyone we spoke with coaching in Minnesota high school hockey raved about his skating, competitiveness, and work ethic. We were really looking to improve the depth of our 2008 birth year group and we feel Lincoln can be a positive addition to our team,” said Broncos General Manager Travis Crickard.
“I am honoured and extremely excited to sign with the Swift Current Broncos in the WHL and continue my hockey career with such a great organization and devoted community,” said Ayers Assad.
