RAPIDS ACQUIRE DEFENSEMEN CONOR RYAN AND WILLIAM PATEY

The Grand Falls Rapids have acquired via trade from the Summerside Western Capitals defensemen CONOR RYAN and WILLIAM PATEY. The Rapids send in return the rights of forward AIDEN DIAMOND, a first round draft pick in the 2026 MHL draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 draft along with future considerations.

Ryan (5’10”; 170 LBS) is a 2005-born player from Saint John’s NL. In 26 games played this season with Summerside, he compiled a record of 1 goal and 10 assists for 11 points.

Patey, a 2006-born defenseman from Cow Head NL is listed at 6’0”; 180 LBS. Considered a physical player, Patey scored 2 goals and added 8 assists for Summerside in two seasons while adding 36 penalty minutes to his record since the start of the current campaign.

As for Aiden Diamond, he played in 26 games this season with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL, earning 7 assists. He was a member of the West Kent Steamers from 2023 to 2025.

The Rapids’ organization wishes the best of luck to Aiden and welcomes Conor and William to Grand Falls!

Patrick Thibault