Layne is an 18-year-old forward originally from Lethbridge, Alberta. Layne grew up playing through the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association until he completed his second U15 AAA season with the Lethbridge Golden Hawks, putting up 33 points in 32 games. Following a family move to Edmonton, Layne played 2 seasons of Prep School hockey with the Northern Alberta Extreme. In his rookie season, Layne scored at impressive rates, recording 17 goals and 30 assists in just 55 games. Layne is in his second AJHL season with the Bulldogs and is committed to Pennsylvania State University.