Friday was a busy day in the KIJHL as it was a roster trimming deadline, teams needed to have no more than 25 player cards.
The Kimberley Dynamiters had released Austin Lawson and Tyler Van Steinburg, and then added Colby Sherlock the day prior to the deadline; leaving one spot open.
"Ryan will add to our team speed and make our penalty kill even stronger." Head coach and general manager Derek Stuart said. "Everyone I spoke to had nothing but great things to say about Ryan’s character, team first attitude and work ethic.
"He was able to contribute on a daily basis for the league’s top team and we are confident he will do the same with us."
For Keilty the trade was news to him, saying it was a pretty quick turnover of being called down to the Leafs office, being told he was traded, and then Stuart calling and welcoming him to the team.
The defensive forward is optimistic about playing with the Dynamiters, "I'm looking forward to playing with the style of play that the Nitro's have because they move the puck and play very quickly. I think my game will fit in well with their system"
This is Keilty's first season in the KIJHL, and in 23 games with the Nelson Leafs he has scored four goals and one assist.
The Summerland, BC native played for the Seattle Ravens of the U.S. Premier 3 Hockey League (Tier III) the season prior scoring 20 goals and 45 assists in 40 games.
Keilty is anticipated to be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats.
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