The Washington Capitals have officially signed 20-year-old Zac Funk, a forward from the Prince George Cougars (PGCougars), to a three-year entry-level contract, announced by president and general manager Brian MacLellan. Funk, a key player in one of junior hockey's best lines this season and the leading scorer in the Western Hockey League (WHL), has earned this opportunity, described as 'Well deserved.' He would have been ranked 8-10 in the Capitals' pool ranking had he been signed a month earlier. His signing has been met with positive reactions, highlighting his significant potential and contribution to the team.
Well deserved for a big part of one of the best lines in junior hockey this season. Very good junior player. Would have ranked 8-10 somewhere on my Capitals pool ranking had he been signed a month ago. https://t.co/9CacR0ev8R
They want the Funk. Gotta have that Funk. https://t.co/qTqL7IM9E3
The Washington Capitals have signed @PGCougars forward Zac Funk to a three-year entry-level contract, president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. For the full release, please visit: https://t.co/1WsTAkUpHu https://t.co/rrPXsafknU
BIG NEWS! 20-year-old sniper Zac Funk has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals! Congratulations, @ZacFunk20! š https://t.co/KiC4aNSA4k #ForTheNorth ā¢ #WHL ā¢ @Capitals https://t.co/oY6Bi0X2dZ
#AllCaps announce they've signed WHL leading scorer Zac Funk to a 3-year, entry-level contract.