Giants add defenceman Cadieux in deal with Pats
The Regina Pats have traded defenceman Tom Cadieux to the Vancouver Giants in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft.
The two Clubs announced the transaction Monday,
“Tom has been a really solid defenceman for us and Vancouver was a team that really wanted him,” Pats GM and Head Coach John Paddock said. “We wish Tom all the best in Vancouver.”
Cadieux, 19, is a veteran of 143 career WHL games, during which he has recorded 24 points (3G-21A). The Saskatoon, Sask. product was acquired by the Pats from the Tri-City Americans in October of 2020, and has tallied 14 points in 47 games as a Pat.
The defenceman was originally a second-round pick by the Americans in 2017.
TRADE: The Vancouver Giants have completed a deal with the @WHLPats. The G-Men have acquired 2002-born defenceman Tom Cadieux in exchange for a pair of draft picks.
Welcome to Vancouver Tom!
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— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) January 17, 2022
NEWS: The Pats have acquired a pair of draft picks from the @WHLGiants in exchange for defenceman Tom Cadieux.
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We'd like to thank Tom for his contributions to the team & wish him well in Vancouver!#MarchOn pic.twitter.com/7PfjcXvj4O
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) January 17, 2022