Rebels acquire young blueliner from Vancouver Giants

The Red Deer Rebels have made a preseason trade with the Vancouver Giants.

In exchange for the rights to 19-year-old Brendan Budy and a conditional pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft, the Rebels receive 17-year-old d-man Joel Sexsmith.

Red Deer also gets a conditional selection in the 2020 draft.

Sexsmith, who is from Edmonton, spent last season with Delta Academy. In 15 games, he scored five goals and added seven helpers.