Junior A New Westminster Salmonbellies general manager Jamie Stewart announced the playing rights for lefthander Johnny Pearson were acquired in a four-player trade from the Langley Thunder on Tuesday.
Pearson, who had 21 points in just five intermediate A games before being called up to the Thunder as an underage junior for the remainder of the 2013 season, led Langley with 12 goals in the playoffs.
During the regular season, Pearson finished third in junior A team scoring with 29 goals and 24 assists in just 15 league games. He is currently attending Ohio State University on a field lacrosse scholarship.
In return for Pearson, New Westminster gave up Tyler Rutherford and Parker and Pearson Willis to the Thunder in exchange for Pearson.
Last season, Rutherford had three goals and 71 penalty minutes, while Parker tallied seven goals and added four assists for the intermediate A Salmonbellies.
