Golden Knights Prospect Looking To Leave His Mark At The Memorial Cup

In his first season with the Océanic, the 20-year-old started the season off strongly, 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), Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) and the Moncton Wild Cats (QMJHL). 

Last year's tournament provided another Golden Knights prospect, Matyas Sapovaliv, 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. 

Cataford will play a vital role with the Henderson Silver Knights in the 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. 

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