Fonstad Drafted by Montreal Canadiens
June 23, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release
Prince Albert, SK - The Prince Albert Raiders are pleased to announce that 2000-born winger Cole Fonstad has been drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday morning.
Fonstad is coming off an impressive draft eligible season, which was his second in the WHL. The Estevan product set new career highs in all statistical categories with 21 goals and 52 assists in 72 games played. He added four goals and an assist in the Raiders' seven-game series with the Moose Jaw Warriors.
The fifth overall pick in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft used his stellar campaign to earn an invitation to the 2018 Sherwin Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in January. He also represented Canada for the first time in April at the 2018 World U18 Hockey Championship in Russia.
With Fonstad being drafted, the Raiders have had a player picked in the NHL Entry Draft each of the past eight seasons.
Prince Albert Raiders season tickets for the 2018-19 campaign are available for purchase. Visit the Raider Office or call 306-764-5348 for more information.
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