WHL Saskatoon Blades

Blades Acquire Skilled 2004-Born Defenceman Siepmann from Hitmen

Published on October 10, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Defenceman Grayden Siepmann with the Calgary Hitmen
Defenceman Grayden Siepmann with the Calgary Hitmen
(Saskatoon Blades)

Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are thrilled to announce the acquisition of 19-year-old defender Grayden Siepmann from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for 2006-born defender Fraser Leonard and three WHL Prospect Draft picks. The picks include a 2024 second-round pick previously acquired from the Spokane Chiefs, Saskatoon's 2026 sixth-round selection, and their 2027 second.

Siepmann ranks fourth amongst all 2004-born WHL defenceman in scoring and is tied for third in goals. In 151 career games, the Abbotsford, BC product boasts an impressive 70 points (18G, 52A) along with 56 penalty minutes. The right-handed shot tucked home nine goals in both of his last two seasons, setting a career-high in points last year with 43 in 61 games.

"Grayden is a player we've coveted since the prospects draft," said Blades General Manager Colin Priestner, "An established top four, right-shot defenceman like him was at the top of our list in terms of targets this year, so he's a really important addition to our club,"

The 5-foot-11 blueliner's offensive touch came through in his first taste of playoff action last spring, dishing two helpers in five games against the Red Deer Rebels. A veteran in league, Siepmann brings versatility and speed to an already deadly back-end for the Blue and Gold.

"We've built up excess draft picks with moves we had to make this summer, so to get a top-end, 19-year-old player like Grayden without using a first-rounder was a big win for us now and down the road towards the deadline when those picks are even more valuable."

The Blades want to welcome Grayden to the organization and look forward to seeing him in a Blue and Gold jersey.

The 5-foot-11 blueliner is expected to join the Blades for their game tomorrow night in Edmonton against the Oil Kings. Puck drop is set for 7:00pm at Rogers Place.

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Defenceman Grayden Siepmann with the Calgary Hitmen
Defenceman Grayden Siepmann with the Calgary Hitmen
   



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