Cootes Leads Raiders to Playoffs

Braeden Cootes, the Vancouver Canucks first-round pick, has made a strong impression with the Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League. Since debuting in January, the nineteen-year-old has helped the team secure the Eastern Conference title with a 52-10-6 record. Cootes skills, speed, and work ethic have earned him praise from coaches and teammates. He finished the season with 24 goals and 39 assists for 63 points in 45 games, including 14 goals and 26 assists for 40 points in 28 games with the Raiders. The Raiders will face the Red Deer Rebels in the playoffs, starting Friday night, aiming to secure a spot in the Memorial Cup. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bef6cda648e283e