Storm and Grizzlys make one-for-one swap

Dec 2, 2025 | 1:19 PM

The Grande Prairie Storm have traded defenceman Owen Hutzel to Olds for forward Braeden Veldhuizen in a swap of 19-year-olds.

Veldhuizen had six goals, seven assists and 14 penalty minutes in 17 games with the Grizzlys this season.

Hutzel had a goal and four assists in 22 games.

Veldhuizen is from Calgary. Hutzel is from Edmonton.

The Storm will host Bonnyville Friday in the annual Teddy Bear Toss game. Veldhuizen is expected to be in the line-up.