Three Vancouver Canucks prospects have punched their ticket to the second round of the CHL Playoffs. Two of the prospects are battling for the Ed Chynoweth Cup in the WHL, while one has his sights on the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the OHL. Here is a look at the three prospects. WHL Braeden Cootes and the Prince Albert Raiders took care of business in the first round as they defeated the Red Deer Rebels in five games. Cootes had a strong series, scoring twice and recording six points. As of writing, Prince Albert does not know their opponent for the second round as the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades are headed to Game 7. As for Parker Alcos, he and the Kelowna Rockets swept the Kamloops Blazers in the first round. Alcos was productive in the first round as he finished with three assists. The Rockets will have a tough second-round matchup as they face the Everett Silvertips, who finished the regular season as the WHL's [http://thn.com/whl] top team. OHL The only Canucks prospect in the OHL [http://thn.com/ohl] to advance to the second round was Gabriel Chiarot, who plays for the Kitchener Rangers. Kitchener swept the Saginaw Spirit in the first round, with Chiarot recording two goals over the four games. The Rangers will now face the Soo Greyhounds in the second round. Gabriel Chiarot at Vancouver Canucks Development Camp (Photo Credit: Kaja Antic/The Hockey News) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/db76ee3b-a8c3-4e22-849f-41e249c42e2b.jpeg] Gabriel Chiarot at Vancouver Canucks Development Camp (Photo Credit: Kaja Antic/The Hockey News) Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Injuries Have Been A Major Factor For The Abbotsford Canucks This Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/injuries-have-been-a-major-factor-in-abbotsford-s] Canucks Jake DeBrusk Could Join Exclusive List Before The End Of The 2025-26 Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/canucks-jake-debrusk-could-join-exclusive-list-before-the-end-of-the-2025-26-season] Abbotsford Canucks Reveal 2025–26 Team Award Winners [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/abbotsford-canucks-reveal-2025-26-team-award-winners] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*if85lf*_ga*MjAzNzYwNzU2Ny4xNzczNDI1NzEw*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NzM0MjU3MDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM0MzA3MDIkajYwJGwwJGgw]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f8757319-b315-4366-be88-25b516514eb2.jpeg] The Hockey News
