Overview:
Though they have lost their last two games, the Seattle Thunderbirds are 5-4-0-1 in their last 10 games and they currently sit fourth in the US Division. The Thunderbirds are 11-14-0-1 on the year.
Who’s Up Front:
The Seattle Thunderbirds are led offensively by 20-year-old forward Burke Gallimore. Gallimore has 21 points through 26 games this season and leads the Thunderbirds with 14 goals on the season.
Who’s on D:
The Thunderbirds top point-producer from the back end is 16-year-old Shea Theodore. Theodore has 13 points through 23 games, and played a ton two weeks ago when these teams last met. Theodore spent a lot of time on the power play, and is a strong puck-mover and has a good shot.
Who’s in Goal:
The Seattle Thunderbirds will likely be led to battle by 19-year-old netminder Calvin Pickard. Pickard is 11-11-0-1 this season through 23 games and has a save percentage of .908 and a goals against average of 3.60. Pickard played well for Seattle two weeks ago against the Cougars, and will no doubt be ready to go tonight if called upon. Pickards backup is 17-year-old Daniel Cotton.
X-Factor:
1992-born forward Marcel Noebels is a fun player to watch. He combines size (6’3”) with skill (20 points) and is a big-time threat on the power play. Noebels leads the Thunderbirds with four power play goals this season, and he’ll need to be contained by the Cougars tonight.
Overview:
The Prince George Cougars are coming off a spirited 4-3 overtime victory over the Portland Winterhawks. The Cougars are 4-6 in their last 10 games, but have won four of their last six games overall. The Cougars are 1-0-0-0 this season so far against Seattle.
Who’s Up Front:
Cougars forward Greg Fraser record his first ever three-point game in the WHL on Wednesday against Portland. Fraser led the Cougars with two goals, including the OT winner. Fraser has a team-high 10 goals this season and has recently found some chemistry alongside Chase Witala who also had three points in Wednesday’s victory.
Who’s on D:
17-year-old josh Smith collected his first ever WHL goal in Wednesday’s game with Portland. Smith has always had some offensive upside, and it’s great to see him get the first goal under his belt. Smith is physical, quick and is only going to get better for the Cougars with time.
Who’s in Goal:
Drew Owsley is red hot right now for the Prince George Cougars. He made 79 saves in two games earlier this week against Portland, and has been one of the Cougars most consistent players through 31 games this season. Owsley has 13-2-0-0 lifetime against Seattle which definitely gives him and the Cougars some confidence heading into tonight’s game.
X-Factor:
The Prince George Cougars scored seven goals in two games earlier this week with Portland. The strange thing was that the trio of Alex Forsberg, Troy Bourke and Spencer Asuchak did not factor in to any of those goals. It certainly wasn’t for a lack of chances or opportunity, and those three will no doubt be front and center in the Cougars attack during tonight’s game.
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