The Lethbridge Hurricanes announced today they have traded 20 year old Captain, Cam Braes to Moose Jaw for the Warriors 1st round Bantam draft pick in 2012 and a 2nd rounder in 2013.The Lethbridge Hurricanes selected Braes in the 3rd round (48th overall) in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft and he’s a talent that was drafted, developed and brought up through the Hurricanes system. In his rookie season in 2007-08, he finished with 19 points (11G, 8A) and for the next three seasons he surpassed his point total from the previous years’ finishing 2008-09 with 25 points in 65 games and he was named winner of the Hurricanes Hardest Working Award. A 53 point campaign in 2009-10, he also tallied his first WHL Hat Trick on October 3rd in the Canes 9-2 win over the Prince George Cougars. He was named one of the 4 alternate Captains that season and also won the 3 Stars Award. Named an alternate Captain again last year, he posted a career high in goals (31), assists (30) and points and each year in the WHL he’s continued to establish himself as an elite WHL forward.
A native of Shawinigan Lake, BC Braes was named the 20th Captain in Hurricanes history this year and he has lived up to the role and exceeded it as a leader on the ice, in the dressing room and in the community. He takes his role seriously and with nine rookies in the lineup this year he has been a mentor among his teammates. Braes leaves the Hurricanes with 45 points (24G, 21A) in 44 games this season and his 320 games played with the Canes is second only to Shane Peacock’s club record of 336.
Of today’s trade, Hurricanes GM and Head Coach, Rich Preston said “Cam Braes has been a tremendous player, teammate, role model and leader for the Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club during his career in Lethbridge. This is a move the organization makes with deep mixed emotions; however we feel it is good for Cam in the immediate future to pursue his goals and for the organization to continue to build for the future. Cam is a first class individual and has been a strong contributor to the community and we wish him the utmost success.”
A great leader and we will all miss Cam...Preston did a good job getting a first round pick...that is tough to get...hopefully the next deal if there is one will get a skilled 17 or 18 year old forward .
ReplyDeletegreat trade in my mind.good job RP and good luck cam, thanks for always giving us 100% on and off the ice..you will be missed, good luck in MJ.
ReplyDeletegood leader fan fave i was supposed to be on the cover of the eye magazine with him preston i hope ur happy ur the one who traded our best player
ReplyDeleteGood luck Mr Braes!
ReplyDeleteSad you won't be able to finish as a Cane, but at least you'll get the taste of playoffs again
Bittersweet trade.... hate to see him go, he will be greatly missed on and off the ice but so glad for the opportunity he is getting. Best of luck Cam!
ReplyDelete"preston i hope ur happy ur the one who traded our best player"
ReplyDeleteReally? The kid derserves this opportunity!
Best of luck Cam. Thanks for your dedication all these years.
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You know I am glad Mr. Preston gave Cam a chance at a long run in the playoffs. He is going to a good team. He deserves a chance for everything he gave to the Canes. The Canes and fans are better off by playing with him and seeing him play.
ReplyDeleteYes it is sad that we traded our leader. But think of the opportunity for him!
I am sure Mr. Preston would have given him ( Braes ) the opportunity to veto the trade.
oeIt will be interesting to see what today brings? More deals, announcement of a new Captain?
ReplyDeleteWonder if the Canes will pick up one of Moose Jaw's surplus 20 year olds?
ReplyDeleteNot now MJ just sent Lyon to the Rockets
ReplyDeletePat,
ReplyDeletewhere do we find what pick we have for this year and next?