The Trenton Golden Hawks have added Major Junior experience to their blue line ahead of Tuesday night’s home game.
The club has acquired 2007-born defenceman Niko Krmpotic from the Georgetown Raiders in an Ontario Junior Hockey League trade.
In return, Trenton is sending defenceman Gabriel Smith and a player development fee to Georgetown.
Krmpotic brings OHL experience to the Golden Hawks after spending the past year-plus with the Brantford Bulldogs and Kingston Frontenacs. He previously played in the OJHL during the 2023-24 season.
Golden Hawks head coach and general manager Connor Armour described Krmpotic as a smart and dependable addition to the defence.
“Niko is a smart, reliable defenseman who makes good decisions with the puck and sees the ice extremely well,” Armour said. “He brings a strong veteran presence to our back end, and we’re excited to have his experience and composure in Trenton.”
The Golden Hawks thanked Smith for his time with the organization and wished him well with the Raiders.
