I did my best to issue a sort of “scouting report” of the participants in this weekend’s Prospect Games between the Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars, but we’re all unfamiliar with some of the players taking part in the tournament.
As such, the Prince George Cougars’ website helps us out with scouting reports of each and every one of the “16 current and past Cougars to attend NHL camps,” a list which includes one Red Wings draft pick and two free agent invites:
Ondrej Becher: Selected 60th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2024 NHL Draft, Ondrej Becher, 20, enjoyed his most productive WHL season with 96 points (32-65-96) in 58 games. He was instrumental in the Cougars’ playoff run and represented Czechia at the 2024 World Junior Championship, where he earned a bronze medal. Becher could rejoin the Cougars if loaned by Detroit.
Borya Valis: Borya Valis, 20, will attend his first NHL Rookie Camp with the Detroit Red Wings. Acquired by Prince George late in the 2023 season, Valis made an immediate impact, recording 37 points (13-24-37) in 32 games and leading the team in playoff goals.
Bauer Dumanski: Defenceman Bauer Dumanski, 19, joins the Red Wings at his first NHL camp after a strong 2023-24 season, where he posted 33 points (7-26-33) in 68 games. Despite missing Detroit’s development camp due to travel issues, Dumanski has been a cornerstone of the Cougars’ blue line.
The Cougars’ website posted highlight clips of Becher and Valis as well:
