Barrie Colts make trade with Niagara IceDogs ahead of next season
Alex Assadourian with the Niagara IceDogs in an undated image. (Supplied)
The Barrie Colts season might be over but that isn't stopping the team from preparing for next season.
Following the Colts' Tuesday announcement, a Niagara player is now set to take the ice at Sadlon Arena. 'We have completed a trade with the Niagara IceDogs,' the Barrie Colts shared in an afternoon social media post.
The Colts will be sending defenseman Grayson Tiller to the IceDogs. In return, they will receive forward Alex Assadourian a 2027 5th round draft pick.
Tiller has been with the Colts since he was drafted in 2021 racking up 52 points in 214 games.
New Colts player, Assadourian has played for both the IceDogs and Sudbury Wolves and has scored 127 points in 215 games.
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