The Powell River Kings have made a pair of moves in order to adjust the blue line moving forward.
Leaving Powell River is 1998 born forward Ben Raffler, who last weekend was traded to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in exchange for future considerations. Raffer was in his fourth year with the organization, having spent two as an affiliate before signing full time last season. In 82 regular season games, Raffler scored once and added 14 assists.
Ben was also a stalwart in the Powell River community and one of the team’s leaders in that department during his time on the Sunshine Coast. The Kings would like to wholeheartedly thank Ben for his contributions on and off the ice in Powell River, and wish him the best of luck in Alberni with the Bulldogs.
Joining the Powell River Kings to complete the 23 man roster is 1998-born defenceman Ryan Pouliot, signed by the Kings from the Western Hockey League. Pouliot is the older brother of former Kings defenceman Sam, and was an affiliate for Powell River during the 2014/15 season, playing 7 games. Since then, Pouliot has had a successful WHL career in Red Deer, Kootenay and Swift Current, playing in 172 career regular season games, scoring 3 goals and adding 27 assists.
Ryan is set to make his Powell River (re-) debut on Thursday in Prince George.
