Overview:
After a less-than-stellar start in their own right, the T-Birds have turned it on as of late. They are winners of three straight games, and currently hold a six-point edge on the Cougars for eighth place in the West, with four less games played.
Who’s Up Front:
Offensively Seattle is led by 20-year-old forward Burke Gallimore. The 20-year-old from Edmonton, AB is the co-leader in points for Seattle in with 17. He also leads the team in goals with 11.
Who’s on D:
19-year-old defenceman David Sutter leads Seattle’s defense-corps with 11 points in 21 games played. Sutter has scored three times, and is a +1 on the season.
Who’s in Goal:
The Seattle Thunderbirds boast one of the top netminders in the entire WHL in 20-year-old Calvin Pickard. The 19-year-old is a strong candidate to represent Canada at the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta, and has a 10-9 record this season. Pickard’s save percentage is .906 and his goals against right now sits at 3.62. He is a draft-pick of the Colorado Avalanche.
X-Factor:
19-year-old forward Marcel Noebels is definitely a player that the Cougars will need to keep a close eye on tonight. So far this season Noebels has eight goals and is tied for the team lead in points with 17. Noebels is a big body who stands 6’3 and weighs over 200 pounds.
Overview:
The Prince George Cougars have lost their last six games and are currently at the bottom of the WHL’s Western Conference. The Cats have looked brilliant in spurts through those six games, but have not been able to put 60 full minutes together when it matters the most. Tonight is a big four-pointer against the team currently occupying eighth place in the WHL’s Western Conference.
Who’s Up Front:
Cougars forward Charles Inglis has elevated his game to a higher level over the past week. Inglis has a four-game point streak going and during that span he’s got five points. He’s scored beautiful goals in two-straight games, and once again will need to be the focal point of the Cougars offense if they want to break out of their slump tonight.
Who’s on D:
Tonight is a statement game for the entire defense-corps of the Prince George Cougars. The Cats have prided themselves on being a defensively-stingy team this season, and to a man they are not happy about surrendering seven goals against Kelowna on Wednesday. The Cougars d-men need to play t their strengths and not try to do ‘too much.’ The Cougars have incredible depth on defense, and I expect a much better outing tonight from all six blueliners, whoever they may be.
Who’s in Goal:
Devon Fordyce started for the Cougars Wedneday in Kelowna and lost, so in all likelihood Drew Owsley will go tonight for Prince George. The former Tri City Americans goalie is no stranger to Seattle. In fact Owsley is 12-2-0-0 lifetime against the Thunderbirds and went 6-0-0-0 against them last season.
X-Factor:
Martin Marincin is capable of taking a game over by himself when he wants too. Marincin has had many glorious opportunities in recent games, but simply has not been able to convert. A big night from Martin Marincin would go a long way in helping the Cougars restore some confidence, and restoring some ground in the WHL Western Conference playoff race.
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