T-Birds Acquire Easton Kovacs from Lethbridge

June 22, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL) - Seattle Thunderbirds News Release

KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds have announced the team has acquired defenseman Easton Kovacs from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.

"We are excited to add Easton to our lineup," said General Manager, Bil La Forge. "He will bring some experience and size to our back end."

In the 2021-22 season with Lethbridge, Kovacs played in 46 games and had one goal and one assist for two points.

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