Wheat Kings acquire hometown product Slobodian from Winterhawks
Brandon, Man. – Cole Slobodian is headed home.
The 2006-born defenceman, who hails from Brandon, Man., was acquired by the Wheat Kings from the Portland Winterhawks Thursday morning. In exchange for Slobodian, the Winterhawks receive a third-round pick in the 2030 WHL Prospects Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.
The 6-foot-2, 198-pound Slobodian has appeared in two games with the Winterhawks this season, tallying one assist.
Unselected in the WHL Prospects Draft, Slobodian signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Winterhawks on November 30, 2023.
In 128 career games with Portland, the left-shot blueliner has recorded 22 points (2G-20A). He appeared in a career high 67 games during the 2025-26 season, securing career bests in assists (16) and points (17).
Slobodian has also appeared in 27 WHL Playoff games, including 18 during the 2025 WHL Playoffs.
Prior to advancing to the WHL, Slobodian played for the Brandon Wheat Kings U15 and U18 AAA squads.
The Wheat Kings are on the road for six consecutive games through the B.C. Division, with the Club having flown from Brandon to Prince George, via Calgary, on Wednesday.
Friday night, the Wheat Kings visit the Prince George Cougars at the CN Centre. Stream all the action FREE via the WHL on YouTube.
