After spending two seasons playing in his hometown, Taylor Reich's days with the Estevan Bruins are over.
The Bruins shipped the 20-year-old left winger to the Battlefords North Stars on Monday for future considerations.
Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood said the trade was about finding Reich an expanded role with the North Stars.
"It was one of those things where there's an opportunity for him to go up there and play a role he was comfortable with. As a 20-year-old who's worked hard for us the last few years, we felt it was our responsibility to let him have that.
"He's a good kid and he deserves to be comfortable in his role and in the dressing room. For Battlefords to give him that opportunity, it was a good fit."
Reich, who was part of a large contingent of hometown players on the Bruins, struggled mightily last season following a strong rookie campaign.
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound forward collected 14 goals and 32 points in his SJHL debut, but fell to just six goals and 11 points as a sophomore.
In other Bruins news, right winger Tanner Froese was named the SJHL's player of the week on Monday.
The 20-year-old has gotten off to a hot start, with four goals and eight points in his first four games, including a four-point night in the season opener against Melville.
David Stumborg (Humboldt) was the defenceman of the week, Tyrell King (Kindersley) earned the top goaltender honour and Rylan Parenteau (Weyburn) was named rookie of the week.
