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By Victor Kaisar

Valis Signed

Maple Leafs sign Cougars forward Borya Valis to NHL entry-level contract

Mar 1, 2025 | 9:47 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Prince George Cougars forward Borya Valis to a three-year entry-level contract.

The 20-year-old Valis is tied for second in team scoring with 29 goals and 73 points in 57 games. A native of Denver, Valis is the Cougars’ all-time single-season point leader among American-born skaters.

“I want to thank my family, billet families, coaches, Gold Star Hockey, my teammates, and friends for all of their support and their help throughout my life,” Valis said, in a statement.

“This is a dream come true.”

Valis joined the Cougars from Regina just ahead of the 2023-24 WHL trade deadline, and has put up 42 goals and 110 points in 89 games in Prince George. He also had nine goals and 13 points in 15 playoff games last season.

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The six-foot-two forward has 86 goals and 216 points in 236 career WHL regular season games with Regina and Prince George.

“Val has earned this contract,” Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb said. “He came here with a mindset to get better every day and have an open mindset on trusting the process and coaching. He’s a great example of what it takes to be a pro.”

“I’m very proud of Val on his accomplishment and I’m excited about what his promising future holds.”

Valis will join the Maple Leafs organization for the 2025/26 season after he graduates from the WHL.