Salmon Arm, BC – The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have traded F Nathan Morin to the Chilliwack Chiefs in exchange for F Casy Laylin, and D Liam Steele.
Laylin played 14 games with the Chiefs this season where he scored one goal, and added three assists. Prior to this year he played for the Chicago Steel of the USHL. The forward is also committed to play Division One Hockey at the University of St.Thomas.
Silverbacks General Manager, Brooks Christensen said “Casy can bring speed and skill to our front end, we look forward to him recovering from his injury and getting on the ice with the team as soon as he can.”
Steele is also in his first season in the BCHL. He played 10 games and had 2 points for the Chiefs. Prior to this season he spent time playing with Stanstead College (CAHS). The 6’5″ Defenceman is committed to Cornell University.
“With Anderson leaving our group last week, and an opportunity to add a defensemen like Liam, we thought it would benefit our group.” stated Christensen. “We were very fond of his play when watching him last year and believe he can come in and contribute to our back end.”
Christensen added “We’d like to thank Nathan for his contribution to our organization and wish him all the best with the Chiefs”
