The Prince George Cougars selected a forward from Russia and a goalie from the Ukraine in the 2025 CHL Import Draft.
With their first pick, 49th overall, the Cougars chose 2007-born forward Dmitri Yakutsenak from Yaroslavl, Russia.
Yakutsenak had 11 points in 39 games in the 2024-25 season with Loko Yaroslavl.
In the second round, the Cougars selected 2006-born goalie Alexander Levshyn from Ukraine.
Levshyn played the 2024-25 season with the Toronto Patriots of the OJHL, posting a 23-10-2 record with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage.
The 6’3” netminder is committed to Clarkson University (NCAA) and is currently attending the Vancouver Canucks Development Camp.
We have made two selections today at the CHL Import Draft!
Welcome to PG, Dmitri and Alexander!https://t.co/y6In7pxwct#ForTheNorth • #WHL
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) July 2, 2025
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