Fort McMurray, AB (July 20, 2020) ? The Fort McMurray Oil Barons have acquired 2002-born forward Tristan Kimmen (Lethbridge, AB) from the Canmore Eagles in exchange for 2001-born defenceman Riley Bodnarchuk (Okotoks, AB).
As a 17-year-old last season, Kimmen scored nine points (five goals, four assists) in 42 games. Kimmen is known as a speedy forward that possesses a great shot.
Bodnarchuk was acquired by the Oil Barons last season in a mid-season trade with the Spruce Grove Saints. As an 18-year-old last season, he recorded 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 31 games with the Oil Barons.
The Oil Barons would like to welcome Tristan and the Kimmen family to our organization. We would also like to thank Riley for his contributions and wish the entire Bodnarchuk family all the best in the future.