Smokies Sign 3 Players From ID Camps
Trail, British Columbia (June 18, 2025) — The Trail Smoke Eaters are proud to announce the signing of three players from the team’s recent Trail & Seattle ID camps.
Rotach is a 2007-born left shot forward from Castlegar, BC and played last season with the Castlegar Rebels in the KIJHL. In 30 games this past season, Brayden scored 13 goals and added 18 assists for 31 points. Brayden also added 2 points in 2 games this past season with the Smoke Eaters as an affiliate player.
“Brayden is a headsy player with high potential. We like his details and overall skill set. Brayden had a few strong games for us last year and a very good ID camp performance. He earned this opportunity through competition. — Tim Fragle, General Manager & Head Coach
Gandha is a 6’0″ left shot, 2008-born forward from Trail, BC and played last year with RINK Kelowna U18 Prep program. In 35 games played (including playoffs), Maddox posted 12 goals and 23 assists for 35 points. This past season, Maddox was part of the U18 Prep RINK Kelowna team that won the CSSHL Championships.
“Maddox is a hard working two-way forward that is extremely competitive. He is a smart player that will bring strong play-making ability and versatility to the line-up. He had a good second half with RINK including helping his team win a championship. He also had a very strong ID camp.” — Tim Fragle, General Manager & Head Coach
Walker, from Montrose, BC is a 6’1″ right shot forward and played with the U18 Prep Team at RINK Kelowna in the CSSHL. Brady played 40 games this past year and produced 24 goals and 23 assists for 47 points. Brady won the U18 Prep CSSHL Championship this past spring in Penticton.
“Brady has high IQ and overall skill set. He is a lanky right shot with potential and can make plays under pressure in tight spaces. He had a very strong season producing offense with the U18 RINK Kelowna program. — Tim Fragle, General Manager & Head Coach
The Smoke Eaters would like to welcome the Brayden, Maddox and Brady to the Smoke Eaters organization!