Braeden Cootes, the Vancouver Canucks' top prospect, has been awarded the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy for being the WHL’s most sportsmanlike player. Cootes, who plays for the Prince Albert Raiders, made a significant impact this season, totaling 24 goals and 63 points in 45 games while maintaining an impressive discipline record with only eight penalty minutes. His two-way game and ability to impact the game responsibly have earned him recognition as a strong asset for the Canucks.

By the Numbers
  • 24 goals and 63 points in 45 WHL regular season games.
  • Only 8 minutes in penalties throughout the entire season.
State of Play
  • The Prince Albert Raiders are currently in the Eastern Conference final, set to face the Medicine Hat Tigers.
  • Cootes has recorded 5 goals and 11 points in 9 playoff games this season.
What's Next

The Raiders will begin their best-of-seven series against the Tigers this weekend, with expectations high for Cootes to continue his strong performance and contribute significantly in pursuit of the championship.

Bottom Line

Cootes' exceptional skills, combined with his sportsmanship, suggest he is not only a promising prospect for the Canucks but also a key player to watch as the Raiders push for playoff success.