Cougars Sign Tate Olson

[HordiBrusk29]

The Prince George Cougars are pleased to announce that they have signed 1997-born defenceman Tate Olson (Saskatoon, SK) to a standard Western Hockey League contract. Olson was drafted in the second round (24th overall) by the Prince George Cougars in the 2012 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

Last season Olson played with the Saskatoon Stallions where he scored 21 goals, and added 29 assists in 36 games.

“We are very happy to welcome Tate and his family to the Prince George Cougars,” said Prince George Cougars General Manager Dallas Thompson. “We now have our top three draft picks from 2012 signed heading into training camp.”

Olson was one of three signed Prince George Cougars prospects who recently participated in the 2012 Allstate All-Canadians Mentorship Camp in Mississauga, ONT. He and fellow prospects Jansen Harkins and Brad Morrison greatly benefited from the experience, and will be in Prince George for training camp on Friday, August 24th.

“It’s helpful knowing that I’m signed and that I’ll have a great chance to play in Prince George,” said Tate Olson. “There’s going to be some added pressure on me at training camp, but that is something that I’m comfortable with.”

[cougar fists]

I heard that our goaltender from finland that we picked up in the import draft will be playing this year in finland for sure, heard it on the radio yesterday! lookin like it's gonna be fordyce then. Ah well, i like the kid, he's confident and vocal, makes me feel comfortable at the games with a goaltender that seems to have control of the situations out there!

[HordiBrusk29]

Originally Posted by cougar fists

I heard that our goaltender from finland that we picked up in the import draft will be playing this year in finland for sure, heard it on the radio yesterday!

Yup that is correct. The Cougars might have to make a trade for a more experienced goaltender depending on how training camp and the preseason go.

[Nodak]

Originally Posted by HordiBrusk29

Yup that is correct. The Cougars might have to make a trade for a more experienced goaltender depending on how training camp and the preseason go.

Mac Engel should be available from the Chiefs.

[HordiBrusk29]

That's right I forgot about him. There always seems to be veteran goalies available at the start of the season. So the Cougars shouldn't have a problem upgrading in that area if necessary.