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By James Peters

Blazers Trade

Blazers acquire second veteran d-man in 4 days, nab Ruedig from Portland

Oct 20, 2025 | 1:16 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Blazers have made another trade to supplement the team’s veteran-depleted blueline.

On Monday (Oct. 20), the Blazers acquired 2007-born defenceman Kayd Ruedig from the Portland Winterhawks.

Going to Portland is a second-round selection in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft, previously acquired from Brandon. The Blazers receive a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2027 draft, as well.

Ruedig, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, has spent his entire WHL career to this point with the Winterhawks, tallying 25 points in 76 games. This season, the right-shot defender has two goals and one assist in 10 games with Portland.

Ruedig is expected to make his debut with the Blazers this weekend. The team hosts Medicine Hat on Friday and Vancouver on Saturday.

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The Kamloops blueline has been missing Harrison Brunicke all season, as he has been playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. In addition, 20-year-old defenceman Rhett Ravndahl went down with an injury in the team’s second game and hasn’t played since.

Kamloops acquired 2006-born blueliner Carson Olsen from Lethbridge on Friday. He made his debut with the Blazers in their 3-2 shootout loss in Swift Current Saturday.