Prince George, B.C. – Prince George Cougars General Manager and Head Coach Mark Lamb announced today the team has traded forward Patrick Sopiarz (08) to the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a conditional 2029 fourth-round pick.

Sopiarz, 17, appeared in 29 games with the Cougars this season, recording three points (2G-1A). In 79 career WHL games, the Edmonton, AB native has registered six points (4G-2A), along with seven playoff appearances for Prince George.

Sopiarz was originally selected by the Cougars in the third round of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft.