There’s a new Cohen in town.
With their first-round, 17th overall selection in the 2025 WH Prospects Draft, the Prince George Cougars selected Cohen Baker today (Wednesday) on his 15th birthday.
The product of Kamloops posted 64 points (34 G, 30A) in 33 games with the Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep team in the U15 CSSHL this past season.
Cohen Baker 🤝 Prince George Cougars!#WHLDraft • #ForTheNorth pic.twitter.com/D0DE8RX7gp
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) May 8, 2025
“This is a young fellow who competes, he competes probably harder than anybody in this draft class,” said Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds.
“He’s involved in the middle of everything, even though he’s not of the biggest stature, and not only does he compete, but he’s very skilled, he’s a dynamic skater and he puts up points.”
“It’s a great opportunity, I couldn’t be more happy to play for the Prince George Cougars,” Baker said.
“They’ve been a great organization for a couple years now, they have great prospects and just great players all around there, and I’ve heard good things about them.”
The Cougars’ next pick in the draft is the second round, 40th overall pick.
In addition, Prince George product Logan Henry was taken 23rd overall by the Regina Pats.
Henry also played for the Burnaby Winter Club U15 prep team, scoring 51 points (32G, 19A) in 31 games.
The draft continues tomorrow.
The results of the draft can be found here.
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