Chiefs trade G Cooper Michaluk to Prince George in exchange for 2027 5th-round pick
Spokane, Wash, — The Spokane Chiefs have traded 2005-born goaltender Cooper Michaluk to the Prince George Cougars in exchange for a 5th-round pick in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft.
“This was a very difficult trade to make, but with three goaltenders we felt this move was a good opportunity for Cooper to continue to play,” Chiefs General Manager Matt Bardsley said. “He is a tremendous person and teammate and we thank him for all he’s done for the Chiefs organization and wish him all the best going forward.”
Michaluk, originally a 6th-round pick in 2020, appeared in 71 games over four seasons in Spokane, including a 4-3 OT win where he stopped 27 shots last Friday night in Prince George. The Edmonton native won his WHL debut as a 16-year-old with a 36-save performance against Portland in February 2022. He finishes his Spokane career with a 21-34-6-4 record.
The move brings the Chiefs’ roster down to 23 players, including two goaltenders: Dawson Cowan and Carter Esler.
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The Spokane Chiefs are a member of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players. Since 1985 the Chiefs have been a pillar in the Spokane community, offering family-friendly entertainment and a winning tradition, which includes: two Memorial Cup Championships in 1991 & 2008, two WHL Championships in 1991 & 2008 and four Western Conference Championships in 1991, 1996, 2000 & 2008. Over 60 alumni have gone on to play in the National Hockey League.
