Sopiarz Signs WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with Cougars
Published on July 24, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
Prince George BC - The Prince George Cougars have signed forward Patrick Sopiarz ('08) to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Sopiarz was the 63rd selection of the 3rd round by the Cats in the 2023 WHL Prospect's Draft.
Before signing with the Cougars, Sopiarz played for the OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Program during the 2022-23 season. He had an impressive performance as the team captain, amassing 46 points in just 25 games, with 22 goals and 24 assists. Sopiarz played on the same club as Kayden Lemire who was also drafted by the Cougars in the 2023 WHL Prospect's Draft.
"Signing Patrick really helps solidify the future as we look ahead," commented Cougars'' Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds. "He is a natural leader who plays a hard and skilled style of hockey. He has excelled at every level and his performance at the recent Hockey Alberta U16 Top 80 summer camp was very strong. We are thrilled to welcome Patrick and the Sopiarz family to the Cougars."
The Cougars would like to congratulate Patrick and his family on achieving this milestone!
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