Overview

• Head coach Adam Foote announced Tuesday that the 18-year-old center will return to the Seattle Thunderbirds.
• Vancouver has recalled center Max Sasson from AHL Abbotsford, and Teddy Blueger skated in a non-contact jersey as he nears a return.
• Cootes averaged 10:47 of ice time in three appearances and posted a 33.9% Corsi For, with a minus-1 rating in two games.
• The 2025 first-round pick (15th overall) earned an opening-night roster spot after a strong training camp.
• Seattle’s former captain logged 63 points in 60 WHL games last season and is viewed by local reports as a World Juniors candidate.