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Cougars announce player signing

May 15, 2025 | 2:54 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Prince George Cougars have signed 2006-born forward Riley Ashe.

The Cougars chose the 19-year-old in the third round, 56th overall, in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.

“Coming out of COVID, Riley is a player we drafted in the 2021 Prospects Draft for 2006-born players,” said Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds. “At that time, Riley was focused on school and elected to go the Junior A route.”

Over the past two seasons, Ashe has suited up for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the BCHL. In 2024-25, he tallied 27 points (13G-14A) and 59 penalty minutes while serving as an alternate captain. The previous season, he collected 23 points (6G-17A) in 54 games.

“We kept tabs on Riley’s development, and when the NCAA changed their college eligibility rules, being able to add Riley to our team became a viable option,” Simmonds added. “Most recently, Riley played for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL and he does have an NCAA scholarship commitment.”

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Ashe, who stands 6’2” and weighs 183 pounds, is a native of Warman, Saskatchewan. He also owns a commitment to the University of Nebraska Omaha