The Grand Falls Rapids have traded 19-year-old forward LIAM DUTCHER to the Yarmouth Mariners, as well as a 1st and 5th round pick in the 2026 MHL draft.
In return, the Rapids receive defensemen NIKOLAS MOKRIAKOV and JULIEN AVIGNON-BOURQUE and a first round pick (4th overall) in the 2025 MHL draft.
Mokriakov, a 2006-native from Halifax (NS), played in 42 games last season for both Summerside and Yarmouth, posting a record of 1 goal and 7 assists for 8 points.
Meanwhile, Avignon-Bourque suited up for Pictou County and Yarmouth during the 2024-2025 MHL campaign where he played a total of 45 games, earning 1 goal and 6 assists.
As for Dutcher, he joined the Rapids for only two games last season after playing 23 games with Amherst and Valley.
The Rapids’ organization wishes the best of luck to Liam with the Mariners and welcomes Nikolas and Julien to Grand Falls.