WHL Prince George Cougars

Cougars Acquire Matteo Danis from Calgary Hitmen

October 18, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


PRINCE GEORGE BC - General Manager & Head Coach Mark Lamb has announced the acquisition of forward Matteo Danis (05) from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick in the WHL Prospect's Draft.

Danis, 18, owned 27 points (12-15-27) in the 2022-2023 season with the Hitmen. The Calgary, AB product has suited up in eight games this season for the Hitmen and has collected two goals in that span.

"Matteo is a player that we have had interest in for a while," commented GM & Head Coach Mark Lamb. "He is a good team player with a scoring touch."

Before his time in the WHL, Danis played with the Calgary Royals U18 program in 2021-2022. He compiled 32 points (11-21-32) in 34 games played.

The Prince George Cougars return to the CN Centre this weekend for two games, beginning on Saturday, October 21st against the Kamloops Blazers and wrapping up on Sunday, October 22nd against the Medicine Hat Tigers. You can secure your seats at www.pgcougars.com.

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