
The Utah Grizzlies announced on Monday they have acquired forward Reed Lebster as well as future considerations and the playing rights to forward Matthew Wedman in a trade with the Florida Everblades for the playing rights to forward Kyle Betts.
Lebster appeared in five playoff games for the 2024 Kelly Cup champion Florida Everblades. He played at UMass-Amherst for four seasons from 2019-23, scoring 28 goals and 29 assists for 57 points.
Lebster transferred to Michigan State University for the 2023-24 season, scoring 19 points (6-13-19) in 35 games. Lebster will wear number 17 for the Grizzlies.
In a separate roster move forward Keaton Mastrodonato was recalled to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.
The Grizzlies home opening weekend presented by Smith’s is on November 1-2 vs Allen. Face-off both nights are at 7:10 pm and tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.