Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Royals announced today that they have acquired a 2025 eighth-round pick from the Spokane Chiefs in exchange for 2006-born goaltender Ryan Tamelin.

Tamelin, who stands at 6’8 and 201lbs, appeared in one game for the Royals during the 2023-24 season. Tamelin was originally drafted in the ninth round, 183rd overall by the Spokane Chiefs in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft, before later being listed and signed by the Royals.