Trail, British Columbia (December 1, 2025) – The Trail Smoke Eaters are excited to announce the commitment of goaltender Bennett Byers for the 2026/27 BCHL season.
Byers, who has been a standout early in the season with the Coeur d’Alene U18 program, says he’s ready for the opportunity ahead. “I’m really excited for this opportunity to join the Trail Smoke Eaters organization. It’s an honor to be part of such a great program, and I’m looking forward to developing my game and contributing to the team’s success next season,” said Byers.
General Manager and Head Coach Eric Thurston says the organization has been watching Byers closely and felt the timing was right to bring him into the fold. “Bennett has gotten off to a tremendous start with the Coeur d’Alene U18 program and is a player we’ve had eyes on for quite some time. After some discussions with our goaltending coach Pierce Diamond, we felt it was necessary to sign Bennett sooner rather than later. He is a highly touted prospect that we are excited to work with next season,” said Thurston.
The Trail Smoke Eaters are pleased to welcome Bennett and his family to the organization and look forward to his continued development in Trail.
