Braeden Cootes Scores First-Career AHL Goal for Abbotsford

Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes scored his first-career AHL goal during his second official game with the Abbotsford Canucks in a 4-2 loss to the Calgary Wranglers. Cootes tallied the goal at 16:16 of the third period while playing on a line alongside Ben Berard and Bennett Schimek. Drafted 15th overall in 2025, Cootes spent last season in the WHL where he recorded 63 points in 45 games before being reassigned to Abbotsford prior to the Canucks' final preseason game.