CHL Top Prospects team red forward Mathieu Cataford (22) skates during the second period in the 2023 CHL Top Prospects ice hockey game at Langley Events Centre. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4433abae-2ec5-48e1-8209-c2bad85b7475.jpeg] CHL Top Prospects team red forward Mathieu Cataford (22) skates during the second period in the 2023 CHL Top Prospects ice hockey game at Langley Events Centre. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images Vegas Golden Knights prospect Mathieu Cataford is looking to leave his mark on the Memorial Cup after a disappointing QMJHL season. Cataford was traded to the Rimouski Océanic in the offseason from the Halifax Mooseheads [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/tempest-thn-golden-knights-ci02df755090012433], providing Cataford the opportunity to play in the Memorial Cup as Rimouski are the 2025 hosts. In his third and final season with the Mooseheads, Cataford took home MVP honours after scoring 40 goals and 90 points in 65 games. In his first season with the Océanic, the 20-year-old started the season off strongly [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/tempest-thn-golden-knights-ci02ea9442a006257a], but after the World Juniors, his production took a dip, finishing the season with 19 goals and 64 points in 54 games. The playoffs brought a new opportunity, and he took advantage, scoring seven goals and 18 points in 12 games. The Océanic unfortunately lost in the finals to the Moncton Wildcats. The Memorial Cup provides Cataford with the opportunity to show why he was brought into the organization. If he can play at his MVP level, the Océanic will have an excellent opportunity to win the tournament. Their opponents this year are the three other CHL league winners, which include the London Knights (OHL [http://thn.com/ohl]), Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL [http://thn.com/whl]) and the Moncton Wild Cats (QMJHL [http://thn.com/qmjhl]). Last year's tournament provided another Golden Knights prospect, Matyas Sapovaliv [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/tempest-thn-golden-knights-ci02d2b7491000255c], to leave his mark. The 6'4 defensive center recorded just one assist in five games, but was a force defensively, shutting down some of the best prospects in the CHL and winning the Memorial Cup with the Saginaw Spirit [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/7TpeeZPUboYo6sp9Xric]. Cataford will play a vital role with the Henderson Silver Knights in the AHL [http://thn.com/ahl] next season, and heading into his first professional season with the confidence of a strong performance in a major tournament would be a valued asset. Stay updated with the most interesting Golden Knights stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwiNvfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story. Could The Golden Knights' Top Prospect Be Heading To The WHL? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1941c2b4-7eca-4e6d-a13d-c510a823e485.webp] Could The Golden Knights' Top Prospect Be Heading To The WHL? Vegas Golden Knights prospect Trevor Connelly was acquired from the Spokane Chiefs by the Penticton Vees in the WHL expansion draft. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/could-the-golden-knights-top-prospect-be-heading-to-the-whl] Golden Knights Sign Tuomas Uronen To Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c4963bd1-5d66-4377-9277-c166a459951b.webp] Golden Knights Sign Tuomas Uronen To Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract The Vegas Golden Knights have signed forward Tuomas Uronen to a three-year, entry-level contract. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-sign-tuomas-uronen-to-three-year-entry-level-contract]
