Red Deer Midget AAA Optimist Chiefs forward Daylan Kuefler made the next step in his hockey career on Thursday.
The five-foot-11, 155-pound 16-year-old native of Stettler, Alta. signed a standard player agreement with the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL.
Kuefler had a solid rookie campaign with the Chiefs, notching 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points in 35 games with the club.
“Daylan had a terrific season playing Midget AAA this season in Red Deer,” said Blazers Director of Player Personnel Matt Recchi in a press release.
“We are excited to add Daylan and his family to the Blazers organization.”
The 2002-born forward was drafted in the 10th round of the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft after playing with the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes.
Kuefler is the second Chiefs player to sign a player agreement this season, as Noah Danielson signed with the Medicine Hat Tigers in December.
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