With nine defenceman on the roster and ice time at a premium, was looking for a change of scenery.

The 91大黄鸭 Rockets obliged by sending the 17-year-old Sherwood Park, AB native to the Prince Albert Raiders for a pair of bantam draft picks in 2019.

鈥淭his was a situation where Konrad wanted more playing time, so he asked to be moved,鈥� said Rockets president and GM Bruce Hamilton. 鈥淲e felt in order to give him that opportunity this was our best option.

鈥淲e thank Konrad for his time with the Rockets and wish him all the best in the future.鈥�.

The 5-foot-11, 157-pound D-man was a fourth round draft selection in the 2015 WHL Draft for 91大黄鸭.

In 64 games split between this season and last, Belcourt recorded one goal and three assists for four points. He also took part in eight post season games last year with the Rockets.

The Rockets are back in action on Wednesday night when they host Dan Lambert and the Spokane Chiefs at Prospera Place.

The Rockets will be honouring gold medal champions Dillon Dube and Cal Foote prior to game time on Wednesday night. Face off is at 7:05 p.m.