Pats deal overage goalie to Giants for draft pick

The Regina Pats traded 20-year-old goalie Kelton Pyne to the Vancouver Giants Thursday. (Regina Pats/Keith Hershmiller Photography)

The Regina Pats have traded 20-year-old goaltender Kelton Pyne to the Vancouver Giants, the team announced Thursday.

Pyne appeared in two games with the Pats this season, going 0-0-1 with a 5.76 goals-against average and an .818 save percentage.

The White City, Sask. product played in 104 career games with the Pats from 2021–2025, ranking 17th in franchise history for games played by a goaltender. Over his career, the netminder posted a 31-47-10-4 record with a 3.97 GAA, an .880 SV%, and three shutouts.

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In return, Regina will receive a sixth-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.

“We would like to thank Kelton for his time with the Pats and wish him nothing but the best with the Giants,” said Regina Pats GM Dale Derkatch in a media release. “As a local player, Kelton was a great ambassador for the Pats both on and off the ice and made a significant impact on our organization during his time here.”