Eakin, 19, is a 5’11”, 180-pound native of Winnepeg, Manitoba, who is in his fourth season with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He has 12 points (nine goals, three assists) in nine games this season, and is Swift Current’s leading goal scorer. He is tied for first in the WHL with five power-play goals and tied for second in the league in overall goals scored.

Eakin recorded 48 points (24 goals, 24 assists) in 54 games for the Broncos last season. He participated in the Capitals’ development camp this summer as well as the team’s rookie and training camps in September.

Cody Eakin
Position: Center
Height: 5’11”Weight: 180Shoots: Left
Born: May 24, 1991 (Winnepeg, Manitoba)
Drafted: Capitals’ third-round choice, 85th overall, in the 2009 Entry Draft