2007 born defenceman Brayden Smith has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Regina Pats.

The Saskatoon product was taken in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft in the third round, 53rd overall by Regina. Smith spent last season with the Saskatoon Generals U15 team picking up 19 goals and 36 assists in 31 games, leading all defencemen in the Saskatchewan AA Hockey League in points.

He has committed to play this season with the Saskatoon Blazers of the Saskatchewan AAA Midget League, where he will be joined by  Pats 2022 second-round selection Corban Almen.