PG’s Paxton Fraser commits to NAIT Ooks women’s hockey program

Another female hockey player from the Northern Capitals will be calling the City of Champions home next season.

Northern Capitals forward Paxton Fraser in action against Fraser Valley Rush. Photo credit Sharon Rysz Wells.

On Monday, Paxton Fraser committed to the NAIT Ooks of the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference.

The 17-year-old forward from Prince George is enjoying a breakout year in 2025-26 leading the Capitals in scoring with 18 goals and 13 assists.

In four seasons with the Capitals, Fraser has played 122 regular season games.

She is the fourth Caps player to commit to NAIT this season following the lead of defenceman Tylor Jensen (Quesnel) as well as forwards Neen Suapa (Wlliams Lake) and Nicole Bateman (Smithers).

In addition, fellow Caps forward Johanna Ketter (Williams Lake) is also heading to the Alberta capital next season as a member of the Edmonton Junior Wolves.

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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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