Hurricanes Acquire Gizowski from Chiefs
August 14, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club announce Monday they have acquired 2005-born forward Kooper Gizowski and a seventh-round draft pick in the 2026 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft from the Spokane Chiefs in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in 2026.
Gizowski, 18, was originally a selected in the second-round (40th overall) by Spokane in the 2020 WHL Draft. The Edmonton, AB, product collected 26 points (11g-15a) along with 35 penalty minutes in 65 regular season games in 2022- 2023. In two seasons with the Chiefs, Gizowski totaled 34 points (15g-19a) along with 58 penalty minutes in 112 regular season contests.
The 5'9, 170-pound forward spent his WHL draft season with the Northern Alberta U15 Prep team where he racked up 51 points (27g-24a) along with 26 penalty minutes in just 29 games. Over two seasons with the NAX U15 Prep team, Gizowski totaled 83 points (43g-41a) and 58 penalty minutes in just 58 regular season games while adding five points in seven post-season games.
The Hurricanes will open the 2023 ENMAX Training Camp on Thursday, August 31st before opening the ENMAX Pre- Season on Tuesday, September 5th. The 'Canes will begin 2023-2024 regular season with the Dairy Queen Home Opener on Friday, September 22nd when they welcome the Swift Current Broncos at the ENMAX Centre. Season Tickets and Sponsorship opportunities for the 2023-2024 campaign are available for purchase by calling 403-328-1986 or online at www.lethbridgehurricanes.com.
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