Raiders deal Andy Smith to Chilliwack
Published on November 10, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - The Prince Albert Raiders have traded 19 year old centre Andy Smith to the Chilliwack Bruins in exchange for a 4th round selection in the 2010 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft and the WHL rights to 19 year old goaltender Matt Esposito.
Smith, the Raiders 6th round selection in the 2004 Bantam Draft has played the past three full seasons with the Raiders. In 139 games, the 5'11", 178 pound centre from Rosetown has scored 33 goals and 28 assists. This season Smith appeared in 23 games with 6 goals and 3 assists.
Esposito played from 2005-08 in the WHL with Everett and Chilliwack and is currently playing with Sherwood Park Crusaders in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. He has appeared in 95 career WHL games with a Goals Against Average of 3.03 and Save Percentage of .895.
"This allows Andy Smith an opportunity to showcase his offensive ability and the Raiders would like to thank him for his contributions and wish him all the best," commented General Manager and Head Coach Bruno Campese. "In addition to the draft pick, Matt Esposito becomes a depth goaltender for our organization."
The move reduces the Raiders roster to 23 players: 13 forwards, 8 defencemen and 2 goaltenders as they prepare to host the Seattle Thunderbirds tomorrow at 7:30 PM at the Art Hauser Centre.
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