Overview:
The Silvertips have now lost six straight and are ranked fifth in the US Division. Their record is 4-14-0-3.
Who’s Up Front:
Right-winger Josh Birkholz did his part last night to try and spark the Silvertips offense. Birkholz had an assist on Austin Adam’s goal, and was easily the most consistent offensive threat for the Silvertips. He’s got speed, and smarts and needs to be contained again tonight if the Cougars want to be successful.
Who’s on D:
16-year-old defenceman Austin Adam was fun to watch for the Silvertips. The tall blue-liner notched his first ever WHL goal, and also contributed key minutes for Mark Ferner’s club. Adam does not look the least bit out of place at this level, and should be a player to keep an eye on again tonight.
Who’s in Goal:
19-year-old Kent Simpson was solid for the Silvertips in defeat last night. He stopped 27 of 30 shots that he faced, and did his best to keep his team in the game. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Simpson get another crack tonight, but also Austin Lotz will be ready to go if called upon.
X-Factor:
19-year-old forward Cody Fowlie was very noticeable for Everett in last night’s game. Fowlie assisted in the Adam goal and had his moments offensively. Keeping Fowlie in check will be key for the Cougars if they want to grab their third win in a row.
Overview:
Dean Clark’s Prince George Cougars are 2-1 in the month of November and are looking for their third victory in a row. The Cougars outshot Everett 31-19 and were able to control the tempo of the game for the most part last night.
Who’s Up Front:
A breakout game was exactly what 20-year-old Spencer Asuchak needed. Asuchak scored twice and was a solid contributor for the Cougars in last night’s victory. Asuchak and his linemates Troy Bourke and Alex Forsberg continue to gel and they could be due for another big night tonight.
Who’s on D:
Martin Marincin played a great game for the Cougars in last night’s victory. He scored once, and added an assist, and perhaps even more importantly he was responsible and effective defensively. Marincin is a game-changer, and last night he showed exactly why the Edmonton Oilers are so high on him.
Who’s in Goal:
Drew Owsley stopped 18 of the 19 shots he faced and was steady and reliable in victory. Owsley made sure that when his team took the lead, that they kept it, and that’s all you can really ask for. Owsley’s play likely earns him another start tonight, but Dean Clark could easily go with Devon Fordyce too.
X-Factor:
The Prince George Cougars will need all hands on deck again tonight if they want to grab another victory. Tonight I look for the trio of Charles Inglis, Greg Fraser and Caleb Belter to chime in offensively. Inglis has gone two games without a point, and for a player of his skill-level that’s unusual. A big night from Inglis likely means two more points and a ‘W’ for the Cougars tonight in Everett.
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