Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats have completed a trade with the Victoria Royals, acquiring defenceman Kade Pilton (’94).  Headed the other way are the rights to right wing Demico Hannoun (’95) and a conditional third round pick in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft.

Pilton dressed for 43 games with the Royals last season totaling five goals and eight assists while adding 52 penalty minutes in 2011-12.

A second round selection (25^th overall) in the 2009 Bantam Draft, Pilton brings considerable size to the Pats lineup standing 6’5” and tipping the scales at 186 pounds.

The Pats take to the ice in their next pre-season action tomorrow night at the Brandt Centre against the Saskatoon Blades.

Name:             Kade Pilton
DOB:              11-8-1994
Hometown:      Parksville, BC
Position:          D
Height:            6’5”
Weight:           186 lbs