The WHL’s Spokane Chiefs have announced that forward prospect Gavin Burcar has signed with the team.

Burcar was selected ninth overall by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2024 U.S. Priority Draft. Spokane acquired Burcar from Prince Albert earlier this month, in exchange for a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick in 2025, as well as a conditional second-round pick in 2028.

“Gavin is a very talented player who our staff identified very early on last season,” Chiefs GM Matt Bardsley said. “He will bring excellent speed, skill, size and a well-rounded 200-foot game to our talented younger group. We are thrilled to welcome Gavin and his family to the organization and look forward to helping him achieve individual and team success in the years to come.”

Burcar, a product of Coto De Caza, played with the Chicago Mission 15U AAA team this season, scoring 71 points (35 goals, 36 assists) in 59 games.

In 51 games in the 2023-24 season with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U AAA squad, where he wore the “C,” Burcar scored 29 goals and added 33 assists for 62 points.

Back home, Burcar also suited up for the JSerra Catholic high school team.

Photo/Chicago Mission

— Spokane Chiefs Staff

(April 18, 2025)