The Kelowna Rockets made yet another trade as they have acquired defenceman Parker Alcos from the Edmonton Oil Kings. In the deal, Kelowna also receives a third-round pick in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, and a seventh-round pick in the 2028 WHL Draft. In exchange for Alcos, Edmonton acquired Kelowna’s first-round pick in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, a second-round pick in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft, and a third-round pick in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. Alcos is a 19-year-old defenceman who was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks [http://thn.com/vancouver] 189th overall in 2024. This season, he has played 31 games while producing 14 points. Alcos has played 167 games in his WHL career and produced 44 points. The Alcos trade was the Rockets' third this week. Kelowna is going all in this year as they are hosting the 2026 Memorial Cup. After 36 games, the Rockets have a record of 17-14-3-2 and sit eighth in the Western Conference. Parker Alcos of the Edmonton Oil Kings (Photo Credit: Mark Peterson/Prince Albert Raiders/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ce22da4a-78d6-46c9-a067-4d2e938e2b10.jpeg] Parker Alcos of the Edmonton Oil Kings (Photo Credit: Mark Peterson/Prince Albert Raiders/WHL) Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Latest From THN’s Western Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/whl] Site: Kelowna Rockets Acquire Ty Halaburda From the Vancouver Giants [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/kelowna-rockets-acquire-ty-halaburda-from-the-vancouver-giants] Edmonton Oil Kings Acquire Carter Sotheran From The Portland Winterhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/edmonton-oil-kings-acquire-carter-sotheran-from-the-portland-winterhawks] Kelowna Rockets Forward Vojtech Cihar Named 2026 World Juniors MVP [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/kelowna-rockets-forward-vojtech-cihar-named-2026-world-juniors-mvp] Standouts From Week 16 Of The 2025-26 WHL Season [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/standouts-from-week-16-of-the-2025-26-whl-season] Vancouver Giants & Spokane Chiefs Pull Off Blockbuster Trade For Mathis Preston [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/vancouver-giants-spokane-chiefs-pull-off-blockbuster-for-mathis-preston] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a33a78d4-d0d9-4eb1-b676-6d8e85f4e09b.jpeg] The Hockey News
