Cougars ink Brown to WHL Standard Player Agreement

May 4, 2020 | 2:48 PM

The Prince George Cougars announced Monday afternoon their 2nd pick in the 1st round of the WHL Bantam Draft, Caden Brown, has signed his WHL Standard Player Agreement with the team.

Brown was selected 17th overall in the 2020 Bantam Draft.

The pride of the Fort St.John B.C spent this past season as the Captain of the Delta Hockey Academy, where he compiled 35 goals and 30 assists in 30 games.

“Brown is an elite talent and signing him is critical for the future of our organization,” stated Cougars’ Director of Scouting, Bob Simmonds in a press release sent out by the team.

“He checks all the boxes, he’s highly skilled, a true competitor, and plays a hard, heavy game. It’s an exciting day for the Cougars.”

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“It’s been a dream of mine to play in the WHL for longer than I can remember and signing with such a great organization like the Cougars makes it that much more special,” said Brown in the same release.

“I can’t wait to get started on this journey.”

Brown is the second player from the 2020 Bantam Draft class which the Cougars have signed. The first being 2nd overall pick Riley Heidt.

by Jeromy Corrigan

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Cougars ink Brown to WHL Standard Player Agreement

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