KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Tri-City Americans acquired Victoria Royals defenseman Austin Zemlak in a Thursday trade for forward Deagan McMillan and two draft picks, according to a press release.
Zemlak, born in 2005 out of Fort McMurray, Alberta, was picked ninth overall in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft and has recorded 33 points (10-23-33) in 147 career games.
McMillan, also born in 2005, was drafted 25th overall in 2020 and posted 90 points (36-54-90) in 170 games.
“We’d like to wish Deagan all the best in Victoria and thank him for his time in Tri-City,” said Ams General Manager Bob Tory. “In Austin we’re receiving a top four defenseman who plays with poise, skill and grit. Austin adds depth to our blueline and is a big addition to our team as we reshape our identity going forward.”
The trade also includes two draft picks going to Victoria, a 2026 7th-round pick and a 2028 4th-round pick.
