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PG Cougars lock up top prospect Lee Shurgot

Another highly-touted forward has put pen to paper with the Prince George Cougars.

Today (Wednesday), Lee Shurgot, the 9th overall selection in the 2022 WHL Bantam Draft, signed his player agreement with the club.

“We are thrilled to get Lee signed. As I said on draft day, we had identified Lee as a priority prospect very early on in the season,” said Cougars Director of Scouting, Bob Simmonds.

“Lee is highly skilled and plays the game the right way. His ability to elevate the level of play of his teammates is very noticeable. Lee will be a great fit with our young skilled group going forward. His commitment to the Cougars brings another elite-level player into our organization.”

Shurgot played for the Saskatoon Generals Bantam AA team in the Saskatchewan AA Hockey League U15 last season, compiling 100 points in 31 games played.

In addition, he also suited up in eight games with the Saskatoon Blazers U18 AAA club and added four points in eight games.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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