Peterborough Petes Trade Defenceman to Soo Greyhounds For 15th-Round Draft Pick

The Peterborough Petes have acquired a 15th-round pick in the 2028 OHL Priority Selection from the Soo Greyhounds in exchange for defenceman Brayden Velliaris, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The 2005-born defenceman, was originally signed by the Petes as a free agent in September last year after playing parts of two seasons with the Mississauga Chargers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. The Toronto native played in 32 games for the Petes last season, racking up one assist. He played in 12 games for the OJHL’s Lindsay Muskies, scoring two goals.

“I’d like to thank Brayden for his dedication to the Petes on and off the ice over the last year,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “We wish him nothing but the best as he continues his career with the Greyhounds.”

The Petes are back in action on Saturday to host the Guelph Storm at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre in Millbrook. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The game will be streamed live on the Petes official YouTube page.

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