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Chase Wheatcroft & Ethan Samson Named BC Division 1st Team All-Stars

March 28, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


PRINCE GEORGE BC - The Western Hockey League has announced today that forward Chase Wheatcroft and defenceman Ethan Samson were named BC Division 1st team all-stars.

Wheatcroft, 20, has put together the 2nd best season in Cougars history, owning 107 points in 68 games (47G-60A). The Calgary, AB product paced the entire Canadian Hockey League in power-play goals with 22, which also set a team record for most power-play goals in a single season. The Cougar forward led his team in numerous categories which includes goals (47), power-play goals (22), game winning goals (7), overtime goals (3), and shots on goal (271). Wheatcroft capped off his tremendous season, signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars of the NHL.

Samson, 19, finished with the best WHL season of his career. The Delta, BC native finished with 60 points in 60 games (18G-42A). Samson finished the campaign with 10 power-play goals, which is 3rd in the WHL among all defencemen. Earlier this season, the 2021 6th round pick of the Philadelphia Flyers signed his entry level contract with the NHL club. In his WHL career, the Cougar captain has 19 power-play goals which is tied for first all time in Cougars history among defencemen.

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The Cougars are back in action on Friday, March 31st for Game #1 of the WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien when they host the Tri-City Americans at 7:00 PM. There are still great seats available, and you can get yours at www.ticketsnorth.ca.

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About the Prince George Cougars The Prince George Cougars have been a proud member of the Western Hockey League since 1994. The Cougars play out of the CN Centre, a 5,971-seat multipurpose arena that opened in 1995.The Cougars are owned by EDGEPRo Sports & Entertainment Ltd. The ownership group bought the Cougars in 2014 and the group consists of former Cougars Dan Hamhuis and Eric Brewer and local businessmen Ernest Ouellet, John Pateman, Greg Pocock and Raymond Fortier.

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