Cougars Add Swedish Winger

PRINCE GEORGE, BC- With the 12^th pick in the 2005 CHL Import Draft, the Prince George Cougars have selected right winger Fred Wikner (“Wick-Nurr”) of Molndal, Sweden .Wikner, a 6’1”, 187 lbs., 6^th round selection of the Calgary Flames in 2004 (182^nd overall), suited up in 28 games with his native Frolunda Jr. last season, tallying 8 goals, 11 assists, and 36 PIM.

Wikner, born January 1, 1986, represented Sweden at the U-18 IIHF Championships in 2004, registering 4 assists in 6 games.

“Fred is an extremely aggressive winger. We are very pleased to acquire him, and feel that he will be able to step in right away and contribute on our top 2 lines”, states Cougars GM, Dallas Thompson.

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