Like any other Western Hockey League franchise, the future of the Prince George Cougars is always in question.
In what direction is the team heading? What areas on the ice are they focusing on? Are they planning an upgrade on defence, forward or in goal?
While Thursday’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft in Edmonton may not provide anyone with detailed answers, the on-ice direction of the Cougars should appear clearer after their selections.
As rightful owners of the seventh overall selection, the Cougars won’t have to wait long to make their first choice.
For winning the WHL bantam draft lottery in March, the Portland Winter Hawks were awarded the first overall selection. The Winter Hawks won the lottery despite finishing the 2008-09 WHL season two points ahead of the Eastern Conference basement dwellers, the Moose Jaw Warriors. Portland finished the season with 19 wins, 48 losses, three overtime setbacks and two overtime defeats (19-48-3-2), while Moose Jaw was 19-50-1-2