Pats Acquire Goaltender Matthew Hutchison From Warriors
Regina, Sask. — The Regina Pats announced today that they have acquired 2006-born goaltender Matthew Hutchison from the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.
“With Taylor Tabashniuk sidelined for what looks like 4–6 weeks or longer, this move gives us important depth in net,” said Pats General Manager Dale Derkatch. “We’re happy to add a veteran goaltender who can not only support Marek Schlenker, but also provide some valuable starts over the next couple of months.”
Hutchison, 19, owns a 5-4-0 record this season with a 4.69 goals-against average and .864 save percentage. The Nanaimo, B.C. native is in his third WHL campaign and has compiled a 4.36 GAA and .878 SV% over 72 career appearances split between the Vancouver Giants and Moose Jaw Warriors.
The 6-foot-3, 176-pound netminder was originally selected by Vancouver in the third round (63rd overall) of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft. Hutchison was acquired by Moose Jaw last season, where he went 5-10-3 with a 3.89 GAA and .899 SV% in 19 games.
