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KIJHL: Leafs trade for Justin Podgorenko

The forward had 12 points with the Castlegar Rebels last season
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Justin Podgorenko (right) will be wearing a Leafs jersey next season. Photo: Tyler Harper

The Nelson Leafs have acquired forward Justin Podgorenko from the Castlegar Rebels for future considerations.

Podgorenko, a Nelson native, scored five goals and had seven assists in 43 regular season games with the Rebels in 2016-17.

The 18 year old previously had four assists through 38 games over parts of two seasons with the Creston Valley Thunder Cats.

The Leafs hold their training camp August 11-13 at the Nelson and District Community Complex.



Tyler Harper

About the Author: Tyler Harper

I’m editor-reporter at the Nelson Star, where I’ve worked since 2015.
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