The Lethbridge Hurricanes have traded Carson Olsen for an eighth-round draft pick in 2026. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge Hurricanes announce trade

Oct 20, 2025 | 8:36 AM

A roster shakeup has been announced by the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

The team has acquired a conditional eighth-round draft pick in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft from the Kamloops Blazers in exchange for 2006-born defenceman Carson Olsen.

The 19-year-old was undrafted in the WHL Draft and signed by the Hurricanes in September.

Originally from Warman, Saskatchewan, Olsen appeared in nine games this past season with the Canes, amassing three points (1g-2a) along with 12 penalty minutes.

The 6’0, 171-pound rearguard spent the 2024-2025 season split between the Salmon Arm Silverbacks and Spruce Grove Saints in the British Columbia Hockey League, where he totaled 10 points (3g-4a) along with 18 penalty minutes.

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Olsen was named the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Rookie of the Year in 2023-2024, collecting 30 points (10g-20a) with 52 penalty minutes in 51 regular-season games with the Battlefords North Stars.