The Wenatchee Wild increased its forward depth on Wednesday by acquiring Levi Benson from the Kelowna Rockets. In exchange for Benson, the Rocket received a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2028. Levi is the younger brother of NHLer Zach Benson, who spent his WHL career with the Winnipeg Ice. Benson is an 18-year-old who can play multiple forward positions. This season, he has scored five goals while recording 16 points in 30 games. Benson has played 84 regular-season games in the WHL and recorded 39 points. As for Kelowna, they add some draft picks that may be on the move before the trade deadline. The Rockets have already made a couple of trades and brought in players such as Parker Alcos and Ty Halaburda. Kelowna is hosting the 2026 Memorial Cup and, as hosts, will get an automatic spot in the tournament. Levi Benson of the Kelowna Rockets (Photo Credit: @TheWHL on "X") [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/aa79ee69-0d4c-4ece-b73f-904b84b359aa.jpeg] Levi Benson of the Kelowna Rockets (Photo Credit: @TheWHL on "X") 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: Everett Silvertips Deal A Pair Of Defensemen Ahead Of The 2026 Trade Deadline [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-silvertips-deal-a-pair-of-defensemen-ahead-of-the-2026-trade-deadline] Seattle Thunderbirds Acquire Noah Kosick From The Swift Current Broncos [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/seattle-thunderbirds-acquire-noah-kosick-from-the-swift-current-broncos] Everett Silvertips Acquire Kayd Ruedig From The Kamloops Blazers [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-silvertips-acquire-kayd-ruedig-from-the-kamloops-blazers] Wenatchee Wild Deal Vanek To The Calgary Hitmen [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/wenatchee-wild-deal-vanek-to-the-calgary-hitmen] Hurricanes & Tigers Make Deal Ahead Of 2026 Trade Deadline [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/hurricanes-tigers-make-deal-ahead-of-2026-trade-deadline] 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/6c46955d-97c6-4417-bb4f-421d8df075c3.jpeg] The Hockey News
