The Red Deer Rebels have acquired 18-year-old forward Cole Peardon from the Prince Albert Raiders.
In a one-for-one swap, the Rebels sent 18-year-old forward Evan Smith to the Raiders.
Peardon, from Outlook, Sask., was selected 13th overall by Prince Albert in round one of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft. He has three points in 16 games with the Raiders this season, and 27 points in 126 games for his career.
Smith was selected by the Rebels in round five, 95th overall at the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft and has one goal and four assists in 28 games this season.