Cougars sign their top bantam picks

The Prince George Cougars have signed their top two picks in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft to standard WHL contracts. 1999-born forward Justin Almeida of Kitimat (5’9”, 130 pounds) was selected in the first round, 5th overall, while 1999-born defenceman Max Martin (5’11”, 176 pounds) of Winnipeg was chosen early in the 2nd round (27th overall). Almeida will play with the Cariboo Cougars during the 2014-15 season.