T-Birds Acquire WHL Rights to Luke Prokop
October 25, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Seattle Thunderbirds News Release
KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds today announced the team has acquired defenseman Luke Prokop from the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for a first-round draft pick in 2025, a third-round draft pick in 2023, and a third-round draft pick in 2025. All draft picks are conditional on Prokop returning to the WHL.
Traded to the Edmonton Oil Kings during the 2021-22 regular season, Prokop went on to play in 55 games and had 10 goals and 23 assists for a total of 33 points.
Prokop was drafted in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators and is currently playing professional hockey in their system.
The Thunderbirds next home game is 2-for-Tuesday, November 1 at 7:05pm. Get two tickets for the price of one as well as select two-for-one concessions. Tickets are available online at tickets.seattlethunderbirds.com.
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