Forward Trae Johnson has joined the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The former Kelowna Rocket was part of a deal between the two clubs, which saw a sixth-round pick in the 2026 WHL Prospect draft go to the other way.
“We’re excited to add Trae to our forward group,” says Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt.
Johnson was originally drafted by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the second-round (35th overall) in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. The Martensville, Saskatchewan product appeared in 57 regular season games with Kelowna during the 2023-2024 season – where he collected 13 points along with 77 penalty minutes, marking a new career-high in points.
Johnson added one goal and 10 penalty minutes in nine post-season games with the Rockets.
Anholt adds Johnson is a very high character individual and has a high compete level. “We think he will add some depth to our middle six.”
Johnson has appeared in 187 regular season games during his WHL career with the Rockets and Wheat Kings collecting 32 points, along with 168 penalty minutes. Johnson has added two career playoff goals in 18 contests.
During his WHL Draft season, he appeared in 31 regular season games.
