WHL Spokane Chiefs

Forward Prospect Cole Wadsworth Signs WHL Agreement

Published on April 14, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs are proud to announce that prospect Cole Wadsworth has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement. From Penticton, B.C., Wadsworth was selected by the Chiefs in the fourth round (73rd overall) of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.

"Cole is a highly skilled forward with tremendous puck skills and offensive sense," Spokane's Assistant General Manager Jim Hammett said. "He pairs that skill with a strong level of competition. We're excited to see what he brings to the ice in Spokane."

The 5-foot-8, 130-pound forward has posted 48 points (20G-28A) in 29 games played with Okanagan Hockey Academy Black U17 Prep this season, adding on eight more (3G-5A) in four playoff games. Wadsworth also played four games with Okanagan Hockey Academy's U18 squad, where he tacked on three points (1G-2A) in four games.

Wadsworth is the fourth prospect from the Chiefs' 2021 class to sign a WHL agreement, joining first-overall pick Berkly Catton and second-round choices Nathan Mayes and Luka Shcherbyna.

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The Spokane Chiefs are a member of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, the world's finest development league for junior hockey players. Since 1985 the Chiefs have been a pillar in the Spokane community, offering family-friendly entertainment and a winning tradition which includes: two Memorial Cup Championships in 1991 & 2008, two WHL Championships in 1991 & 2008 and four Western Conference Championships in 1991, 1996, 2000 & 2008. Over 60 alumni have gone on to play in the National Hockey League.

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