The Warriors acquired 20-year-old forward Kobe Mohr, 19-year-old goaltender James Porter, 18-year-old forward Kyle Crosbie and a third-round pick in the 2022 WHL Bantam Draft from the Rockets in exchange for 20-year-old forward Jadon Joseph.
“We are pleased to add Kobe, James, and Kyle to our hockey club,” said Warriors general manager Alan Millar in a press release. “Kobe is a veteran player who brings leadership, experience, and a solid, complete game to our team. James is an experienced WHL goaltender who gives us good depth in net and solidifies our team very well in goal. Kyle is a young, skilled player who has good upside and should benefit from this new opportunity.”
The deal is the latest major trade for the Tribe as they look to rebuild and retool while remaining competitive and in the hunt for a playoff spot.
“The deal gives us important experience, a good young player, and an important future third-round draft pick,” added Millar. “We would like to thank Jadon for his time with our hockey club and wish him the best in his career ahead.”
Mohr, 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, hails from Lloydminster and will take over the overage spot vacated by Joseph. Mohr has two goals and seven points through 15 games this season. A first-round pick by Edmonton in the 2014 Bantam Draft, Mohr has gone on to play 257 games in the WHL and has 34 goals and 99 points.
Porter, 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, is a Bonners Ferry, Idaho product and in 30 games last season with the Rockets posted a record of 8-13-3-1 with a 3.32 goals against average and a .899 save percentage. Porter is currently with the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL and in three games has a 2.38 GAA and .919 SP.
Crosbie, 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds, has played 12 games this season with the Rockets and has one goal and three points. The Didsbv, Alta product scored seven times and had 11 points in 63 games with Kelowna last season.
The Warriors acquired Joseph from the Vancouver Giants on Sept. 14 for a third-round pick in 2020 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2022. In 21 games this season, Joseph has seven goals and 13 points.
The Warriors are back in action Friday when they host the Medicine Hat Tigers. Game time is 7 p.m.
