Prince George’s Nico Myatovic scores twice in WHL debut

Jump ahead a year and a bit, and the former Cariboo Cougar was suiting up for his first game in the Western Hockey League after being called up to the Thunderbirds active squad.

Drafted in the 6th round, 119th overall, in the 2019 WHL Draft, the 16-year-old made an incredibly good first impression on his new team, tallying two goals on two shots in Tuesday’s (April 13th) game against the Tri-City Americans.

His first goal came in the opening period, nearing just 2:30 into the frame. Showing his speed to scoot around an Americans’ defender, the young forward gathered the puck before going forehand to backhand on Talyn Boyko.

First WHL game with @SeattleTbirds.

First WHL shot.

First WHL goal. Go on @Nicomyatovic! pic.twitter.com/JBaAVRrTsh

— The WHL (@TheWHL) April 14, 2021

In the second period, game tied 1-1, the Prince George product was back to push the Thunderbirds ahead with yet another tally coming by way of his backhand shot.

"HE'S NOT EVEN WEARING A CAPE!"

Quite the debut for @Nicomyatovic, he's got two for @SeattleTbirds. pic.twitter.com/S0VOlOmvX8

— The WHL (@TheWHL) April 14, 2021

Seattle won the game 4-2 to improve their record to 7-5, sitting second in the division.

by Ethan Ready

Prince George’s Nico Myatovic scores twice in WHL debut

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