Ciona - Listed by the WHL at 6’2″, 206 pounds, this left shot winger came into this season with just 79 WHL games under his belt – a product of the pandemic shortening his first two WHL seasons. He played 77 games this season between the regular season and playoffs, functionally doubling his prior game total.
Ciona earned strong reviews from Seattle locals: he plays a rough-and-tumble style of game, constantly battling and using his frame to create space for his teammates. In 24 playoff games, he had nine goals and 14 points. Two of his goals were game-winners: a series-winner against Portland in the second round, and a goal against Edmonton in Game 5 that extended the series. (He had just a single game-winner in the regular season.) 11 of his playoff points were scored at even strength.
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