Prince George Cougars' top scorer for the last two seasons has signed a one-year one-year contract with the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League.
Forward Josh Maser, 21, had just finished his four-year Western Hockey League career with the Cougars.
The Houston native amassed 48 points (29g-19a) in 62 games during the 2019-20 seaons and was named team captain in November 2019. In 2018-19, he compiled a career-high 30 goals.
Maser was originally drafted by the Prince Albert Raiders in the fourth round, 74th overall, in the 2014 WHL bantam draft. The Cougars acquired Maser from the Raiders in October 2016.
The Iowa Wild are the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and are located in Des Moines, IA. The Iowa Wild were formerly known as the Houston Aeros before their move to Des Moines in 2013.
Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
