Overview
- The Vancouver prospects lost the first game 7-3 on Saturday before rebounding to win 5-2 on Sunday to split the two-game showcase against Seattle.
- Adam Novotný was inconsistent early in Game 1 but finished strong and produced another high-impact performance in Game 2 that marked him the weekend’s top performer.
- The forward groups built around Braeden Cootes, Ilya Safonov and Bennett Schimek and the top line of Cootes–Novotný–Brooks Rogowski generated sustained scoring chances and drew praise from coaches.
- Goaltending showed contrast: Aleksei Medvedev allowed seven goals and looked inconsistent under extended pressure while Ty Young and Aku Koskenvuo delivered steadier netminding when given starts in Game 2.
- Staff flagged the defence depth as a concern after Game 1’s breakdowns and will use the showcase tape to decide which prospects earn AHL or NHL invites and who reports to development camp in Penticton.