Quesnel River Rush trade forward and defenceman ahead of Halloween weekend

The Quesnel River Rush traded two of their players before the weekend games.

The Rush traded player rights for 2006-born Forward Deegan Bert and 2007-born defenceman Carter Thiessen to the Osoyoos Coyotes on Oct. 29.

In return, the Coyotes sent 2007-born forward Julian Galenza, 2008-born defenceman Reid Schmalz and 2007-born goaltender Ryder Hunt to the River Rush.

Bert got five goals and nine assists for 14 points in 11 games this season for the Rush, and Thiessen got two goals and assists each for four points in 12 games.

For the incoming players. Galenza has got eight goals and three assists for 11 points in 11 games for the Coyotes. Schmalz has one assist for one point in 4 games, and Hunt has three wins and one loss for the Coyotes.

Galenza scored one goal for the River Rush in his first game with the team on Oct. 30. against Fernie.

The Rush’s next game is tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 3, taking on the Williams Lake Mustangs for a School Day Game. The game will start at 11 a.m.

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Teryn Midzain
Teryn Midzain
Teryn is a News Reporter based in Quesnel, B.C. He started his career in local journalism for campus and community radio. He spent six months living in London, UK, studying journalism and working in the field before returning to focus on building a long-term career. A passionate sports enthusiast, he moonlights as an amateur race car driver and plays Dungeons & Dragons when he is not on the clock or out in nature.

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