Vernon-Cowichan Valley Trade:

The Vernon Vipers have let go of two talented prospects to land an NHL draft pick.

The Vipers dealt rookies Nick Amies and Drew George, plus future considerations, to the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for defenceman Curtis Gedig and futures.

Gedig, an 18-year-old seventh-round pick (204th overall) of the New Jersey Devils, posted 6-3-9 in 23 games with the Caps.

In George, the Vipers are giving up a highly-touted forward. The 18-year-old Cupar, Sask. product posted 7-10-17 and 24 penalty minutes in 24 games with the Vipers.

Amies, a well-liked Enderby product, had started to establish himself as a steady presence on the back end, recording 2-3-5 and nine penalty minutes in 28 games.

Gedig, 6-foot-3, 190-pounds, is expected to make his Viper debut tonight as the Snakes entertain the Westside Warriors in B.C. Hockey League action at Wesbild Centre. The Vipers will only have his services for the remainder of the season, as he is committed to play with the NCAA Division 1 Ohio State Buckeyes for the 2010-11 season.