Top draft pick signs with the Cougars

PRINCE GEORGE — Forward Dade Wotherspoon has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Prince George Cougars.

Wotherspoon was the Cougars first round pick, 21st overall, in this year’s WHL Prospects Draft.

Wotherspoon hails from Martensville, Saskatchewan and picked up 103 points (53-50-103) in just 27 games with the Martensville U15 program. The 5’11 forward also collected 33 points in 11 playoff games (23-10-33).

“Dade is a strong forward who is a point-producing offence generator,” said Cougars’ Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds. “His intuition and drive to score when in the O-zone is exceptional, but he plays effectively on both sides of the puck and has the mindset and attitude to become a dominant two-way player. We are thrilled to get Dade signed and committed to the Cougars as he will be an important part of our future. We welcome Dade and his family to the Cougar family.”