Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall is the latest star on the move in the WHL. The Kelowna Rockets traded their leading goal scorer to the Spokane Chiefs for a massive package that includes Hayden Paupanekis,

The Spokane Chiefs on Wednesday acquired 2005-born forward Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for 2007-born forward Hayden Paupanekis, a first- and third-round pick in 2025, a second- and sixth-round pick in 2026, and a first-round pick in 2027.

Andrew Cristall was selected 40th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals. SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Chiefs now have the second-leading Western Hockey League goalscorer on their team.

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the team announced the trade that sent Andrew Cristall to the Spokane Chiefs for 2007-born forward Hayden Paupanekis, two first round selections in 2025 and 2027, a second round pick in 2026, a third round pick in 2025 and a 2026 sixth round selection in the WHL Prospects Draft.

The Spokane Chiefs have acquired Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets. In return, the Rockets received Hayden Paupanekis and five WHL draft picks in return. Cristall departs the Rockets as one of the most prolific players in franchise history;