The Kelowna Rockets have added some forward depth ahead of the 2026 Memorial Cup. On Tuesday, Kelowna acquired Ty Halaburda along with a second and fourth-round pick in the 2028 draft from Vancouver. In return, the Giants received LA Kings prospect and defenceman Will Sharpe. Halaburda is in his final WHL season. The 20-year-old has 20 goals and 39 points in 40 games this season. Over his career, Halaburda has played 283 games and recorded 220 points. As for Sharpe, he is an 18-year-old defender who was a seventh-round pick of the Kings [http://thn.com/la]. This season, he has played 31 games and recorded 16 points. Over his career, Sharpe has played 157 games, where he has recorded 71 points. Ty Halaburda of the Vancouver Giants (Photo Credit: Rob Wilton/Vancouver Giants/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/addb2af8-84b5-477e-a450-5dba4f0a1281.jpeg] Ty Halaburda of the Vancouver Giants (Photo Credit: Rob Wilton/Vancouver Giants/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: 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] Vancouver Giants Pull Off Trio Of Trades, Acquire Iginla & Hartmann While Dealing Schmidt, Alain & Obobaifo [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/vancouver-giants-pull-of-trio-of-trades-acquire-iginla-hartmann-while-dealing-schmidt-alain-obobaifo] 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/8264f6a3-f605-4d8a-9610-f5e40fe58293.jpeg] The Hockey News
