Cleaves & Ex Viper Ashton Listed By NHL Central Scouting:

Cooper Cleaves and former Vernon Vipers defenceman Luke

Ashton are two of 10 BCHL players listed by NHL Central Scouting.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

10 BCHL players listed by NHL Central Scouting on Mid-Term Rankings | BCHL League Site

Cleaves started the season with the Vernon Vipers, before returning to his high school team for the school year. In 6 games, Cleaves collected (1-goal-0-assists-1-point). Cleaves has committed to the Vipers for the 2024-25 season.

Cooper Cleaves Player Profile:

Cooper Cleaves - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Ashton is in his first season with the Langley Rivermen. In 34 games, Ashton has (11-goals-12-assists-23-points).

The Vernon Vipers traded Ashton & forward Copeland Fricker to the Langley Rivermen June 29th 2023 for forwards Owen Kim & Walker Gelbard. 

The United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers selected Ashton in May 2023 233rd overall in Round 16 at the USHL Draft.

Ashton played the past two seasons in Vernon. In 81 games with the Vipers, Ashton collected (2-goals-7-assists-9-points).

Luke Ashton's Player Profile:

Luke Ashton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)