ROUGHNECKS ACQUIRE BRAYDEN LAITY FROM VANCOUVER WARRIORS

By: Laura Barker – 10.03.25

The Calgary Roughnecks today announce the acquisition of defenseman Brayden Laity, as well as Vancouver’s First Round pick in 2025 and 2026 and Vancouver’s Second Round pick in 2025 from the Warriors in exchange for goaltender Christian Del Bianco.

Laity, 21, was drafted by the Vancouver Warriors in the First Round, 9^th overall in the 2023 NLL Entry Draft. After playing in all 18 games of his rookie year, the BC native posted six points, tallied 101 loose balls and 16 blocked shots, and was named to the National Lacrosse League 2024 All-Rookie Team. The defenseman also made an impact in his final years of junior, competing for the Port Coquitlam Saints in the BCJALL where he won best defensive player in both 2022 and 2023.

The Roughnecks also acquire Vancouver’s picks in the 2025 NLL Entry Draft, in Round 1 and Round 2, as well as Vancouver’s Round 1 pick in 2026. Additionally, the trade includes future considerations for the 2025 off-season.

BRAYDEN LAITY – DEFENDER
HOMETOWN:   Maple Ridge, BC           DOB:    October 9, 2003
HEIGHT:          6’3”                                WEIGHT:  200 lbs
SHOOTS:         Right