Another young defenceman has been added to the stockpile of prospects for the Prince George Cougars.
Today (Tuesday), the WHL club inked blueliner Eli Johnson to an agreement. He was selected by the Cougars in the 7th round, 154th overall in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.
Hailing from Regina, SK, Johnson is having a standout season with the Pat Canadians U18 program, recording an impressive 48 points in 37 games.
At the prestigious Circle K Classic (formerly known as the Mac’s Tournament), Johnson was named Top Defenceman and earned a spot on the First All-Star Team.
“Eli has made tremendous strides this season with the Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA program, and his growth was on full display at the recent Circle K Classic, which featured top teams from across North America and Europe,” said Cougars Director of Scouting, Bob Simmonds. “He’s an offensive-minded defenceman with great vision, excelling in a power-play quarterback role, much like former Cougars captain Hudson Thornton. Eli is developing into a well-rounded, two-way defenceman, and we are thrilled to welcome him and his family to the Cougars organization.”
Eli’s father, Todd, is the Head Coach of the University of Regina Cougars men’s hockey program.
The Cougars are back in action on Friday against the Everett Silvertips at CN Centre.
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