Prince George product Cameron Schmidt is on the move.
The Vancouver Giants have dealt Schmidt to the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for 2007-born defenceman Kaleb Hartman, and five picks, including first-round picks in 2026 and 2028.
SEATTLE’S NEWEST STAR!
The @SeattleTbirds and @WHLGiants have completed a blockbuster deal involving @DallasStars prospect, Cameron Schmidt!
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— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) January 5, 2026
Through 39 games with the Giants so far this season, Schmidt has tallied 27 goals and 33 assists.
He was also a third-round pick of the Dallas Stars in the 2025 NHL Draft.
It was one of four trades made by the Giants Monday.
The Giants also acquired forward Joe Iginla and a third round pick (2028) from the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for forward Aaron Obobaifo and a third round pick in 2029.
Additionally, they dealt defenceman Colton Alain to the Swift Current Broncos for a 2026 second round pick.
Later, the Giants acquired forward 2008-born forward Mathis Preston and a 2029 2nd round pick from the Spokane Chiefs, in exchange for 2008-bron forward Tyus Sparks, 2006-born defenceman Marek Howell, and Calgary’s first round pick in 2026.
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