Blazers Acquire Draft Picks for Josh Evaschesen
Published on August 19, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release
Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have traded 2006-born forward Josh Evaschesen to the Medicine Hat Tigers in exchange for a first round pick in 2027, a fourth round pick in 2027 and a sixth round pick in 2029.
Evaschesen, who was listed by the Blazers last season, recorded 33 goals, 40 assists for 73 points in 67 games with the Blazers during the 2025-2026 season.
The Medicine Hat native was committed to go to the NCAA and play for RPI for the 2026-2027 season, but has chosen to play for his hometown team for the upcoming year.
The Blazers now have 12 picks in the first five rounds of the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft including two first round picks, two second round picks, three third round picks, three fourth round picks, and two fifth round picks.
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