Former Red Deer Rebels Captain Kai Uchacz has signed with the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights.
Uchacz signed a two-year, entry-level contract, which was announced by the Golden Knights on Sunday.
The 21-year-old is currently playing for the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights.
He has 23 points (12G-11A) in 51 games and is tied for third on the Silver Knights in goals.
Uchacz made the team as a free agent after attending a development camp in July of 2024. He played parts of five seasons in the WHL, mostly with the Red Deer Rebels.
The Calgary-product captained the Rebels in 2023-24 and finished his junior career with 209 points (109G-100A) in 245 regular season games, highlighted by a 50-goal, 85-point campaign in 2022-23.
He was named to the WHL Central Division First All-Star team twice after putting up back-to-back 80-plus point seasons.
The Rebels host the Brandon Wheat Kings on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
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