Two Cougars Drafted!

News 2002-03

Jun 23 2003

Two Cougars Drafted!

Cougars pride is really glowing, thanks to NHL Draft Weekend in Nashville. The Cougars had a pair of players expected to be selected by NHL teams and there was no disappointment.

Jonathan Filewich was ecstatic to be picked up early – Third Round, 70th overall – by the young, retooling Pittsburgh Penguins.

Later on in the day it was Dustin Byfuglien’s turn. The Minnesota native was welcomed in by a city he knows well, thanks to the Chicago Black Hawks – 8th Round, 245th overall.

Filewich and Byfuglien now await dates for their respective big-league training camps in the fall. Attending these pro-level camps will, of course, be boosts for the whole Cougars organization and the community.

Having such top-notch talent in Prince George is the very best reason for coming to watch WHL action at the Multiplex. The regular season is coming soon!