It will easily be the comfiest game of the season.
The Prince George Cougars have teamed up with Denny’s and are hosting a ‘pajama party’ on Saturday, January 7th when the Cougars host the Kamloops Blazers. All fans are encouraged to wear their comfiest pajamas to the game. Participants will have a chance to win great prizes courtesy of Denny’s.
“It can be a lot of fun to have theme nights during the season and so we have been incorporating them into our game plans on a regular basis this season” said Prince George Cougars Vice President Brandi Brodsky. “You don’t always have the opportunity to watch a live hockey game in your pj’s, so here’s your chance!”
Saturday evening will also feature an exciting first-intermission relay competition featuring Denny’s prizing. Denny’s will also have a kiosk set-up in the concourse which allows fans to meet the local Denny’s team.
Both games this weekend start at 7:00 and tickets are available through Ticketmaster at 250-564-5585.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Cats Welcome the 'Hitman'
Cougars fans will get to see more than just great hockey on Minor Hockey Night Friday, January 13. The Cougars are pleased to announce that Bret “The Hitman” Hart will make a guest appearance at both games on January 13 and 14 as the Cougars take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Hart will perform the ceremonial puck drop on January 13th followed by an autograph session in Section E during the 1st intermission. The following night, January 14, one lucky fan will be chosen to compete against Hart in an on-ice contest during the 1st intermission.
Minor hockey players and their families are invited to join the Cougars for Minor Hockey Night on January 13 and are encouraged to wear their team jerseys. If at least eight teams purchase group tickets, the team to sign up the most people on their group ticket form will have select Cougars players join them at an upcoming practice. The winning team will be announced during the 1st intermission.
In addition, one lucky minor hockey player will take home a goalie stick courtesy of the Prince George Cougars and fans will have the chance to win great prizes from our sponsors, including an autographed youth Cougars jersey courtesy of Ken Laursen of Royal LePage. Fans can also take advantage of a team autograph session after the game in Section V, where they can bring their Cougars memorabilia to be signed.
Group tickets (for groups of 15+) must be purchased through Shannon or Amy at the Prince George Cougars office. Contact 250-561-0873 to purchase your tickets today!
Minor hockey players and their families are invited to join the Cougars for Minor Hockey Night on January 13 and are encouraged to wear their team jerseys. If at least eight teams purchase group tickets, the team to sign up the most people on their group ticket form will have select Cougars players join them at an upcoming practice. The winning team will be announced during the 1st intermission.
In addition, one lucky minor hockey player will take home a goalie stick courtesy of the Prince George Cougars and fans will have the chance to win great prizes from our sponsors, including an autographed youth Cougars jersey courtesy of Ken Laursen of Royal LePage. Fans can also take advantage of a team autograph session after the game in Section V, where they can bring their Cougars memorabilia to be signed.
Group tickets (for groups of 15+) must be purchased through Shannon or Amy at the Prince George Cougars office. Contact 250-561-0873 to purchase your tickets today!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Kamloops 5 - Cougars 0
Sunday night in Kamloops the Prince George Cougars were defeated 5-0 by the Kamloops Blazers. Tim Bozon and Cody Ully each scored twice while Cole Cheveldave recorded a 22-save shutout for Kamloops.
The Blazers got on the board at 9:58 when Cole Ully banged home his fourth of the season. His shot hit the post, then redirected off of Drew Owsley and ‘just’ crossed the goal line.
The Cougars bounced back with several good shifts. Austin Daae was stopped point-blank on a breakaway and Spencer Asuchak and Caleb Belter were also denied by Cole Cheveldave.
Early in the second, the Kamloops Blazers went on a five-on-three power play and took advantage. Brendan Ranford found Brandon Herrod back-door and Harrod tapped it in for his first goal as a Kamloops Blazer.
The Blazers added to their lead at 4:59 of the second. Tim Bozon grabbed a Tyler Bell rebound and slid one past Drew Owsley.
Again the Cougars had their chances, but Cole Cheveldave made some tough saves on Jesse Forsberg and Josh Smith to keep his team ahead by three.
Tim Bozon and Cole Ully each added another marker in a fight-filled third period that had a line-brawl take place in the final minute. John Odgers, Campbell Elynuik, Jake Mykitiuk and Josh Smith were all removed from the game early.
Kamloops outshot Prince George 41-22 and finished the game three-for-eight on the power play. The Cougars went zero-for-three on their opportunities.
The Cougars and Blazers will renew their rivalry on Friday night from Prince George. The Cougars can expect many regulars to return to their lineup as Alex Forsberg, Chase Witala, Jarrett Fontaine and Jordan Tkatch will all be back from Under-17’s and Martin Marincin will be back from World Juniors.
The Blazers got on the board at 9:58 when Cole Ully banged home his fourth of the season. His shot hit the post, then redirected off of Drew Owsley and ‘just’ crossed the goal line.
The Cougars bounced back with several good shifts. Austin Daae was stopped point-blank on a breakaway and Spencer Asuchak and Caleb Belter were also denied by Cole Cheveldave.
Early in the second, the Kamloops Blazers went on a five-on-three power play and took advantage. Brendan Ranford found Brandon Herrod back-door and Harrod tapped it in for his first goal as a Kamloops Blazer.
The Blazers added to their lead at 4:59 of the second. Tim Bozon grabbed a Tyler Bell rebound and slid one past Drew Owsley.
Again the Cougars had their chances, but Cole Cheveldave made some tough saves on Jesse Forsberg and Josh Smith to keep his team ahead by three.
Tim Bozon and Cole Ully each added another marker in a fight-filled third period that had a line-brawl take place in the final minute. John Odgers, Campbell Elynuik, Jake Mykitiuk and Josh Smith were all removed from the game early.
Kamloops outshot Prince George 41-22 and finished the game three-for-eight on the power play. The Cougars went zero-for-three on their opportunities.
The Cougars and Blazers will renew their rivalry on Friday night from Prince George. The Cougars can expect many regulars to return to their lineup as Alex Forsberg, Chase Witala, Jarrett Fontaine and Jordan Tkatch will all be back from Under-17’s and Martin Marincin will be back from World Juniors.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Keys to the Game - Cougars vs. Blazers
First off, I want to once again wish all of you a Happy New Year! I hope you're not too fuzzy this morning and are ready to enjoy tonight's matchup between the Prince George Cougars and Kamloops Blazers.
Here are some keys to the game tonight for Prince George:
1) The power play. The Cougars have not been properly rewarded for their efforts as of late on the man-advantage. If the Cougars can get their power play going while still maintaining their strong penalty-kill, they'll put themselves in a position to succeed.
2) Keep Ranford, Schaber, and Herrod in check. The Kamloops Blazers have recently acquired 20-year-old forward Brandon Herrod who is supposed to join Brendan Ranford and Chase Shaber on the Blazers' top line. The Cougars will need to be especially aware of these three and will need to minimize their time and space.
3) Discipline. The Blazers come into tonight's game with the league's fifth ranked power play (%23.6). If the Cougars can play five-on-five with Kamloops they'll give themselves a great chance to win.
4) Score first. When the Cougars score the first goal they hold a record of 11-5-0-1. Add the fact that Drew Owsley seems to play his best hockey when his team is leading. If the Cougars can get an early lead, Drew Owsley makes it extremely difficult for opponents to claw their way back.
Enjoy the game tonight.
Here are some keys to the game tonight for Prince George:
1) The power play. The Cougars have not been properly rewarded for their efforts as of late on the man-advantage. If the Cougars can get their power play going while still maintaining their strong penalty-kill, they'll put themselves in a position to succeed.
2) Keep Ranford, Schaber, and Herrod in check. The Kamloops Blazers have recently acquired 20-year-old forward Brandon Herrod who is supposed to join Brendan Ranford and Chase Shaber on the Blazers' top line. The Cougars will need to be especially aware of these three and will need to minimize their time and space.
3) Discipline. The Blazers come into tonight's game with the league's fifth ranked power play (%23.6). If the Cougars can play five-on-five with Kamloops they'll give themselves a great chance to win.
4) Score first. When the Cougars score the first goal they hold a record of 11-5-0-1. Add the fact that Drew Owsley seems to play his best hockey when his team is leading. If the Cougars can get an early lead, Drew Owsley makes it extremely difficult for opponents to claw their way back.
Enjoy the game tonight.
Cougars - Blazers Preview.
The Prince George Cougars kick of 2012 with a 6:00 showdown with the Kamloops Blazers. Tonight’s game marks the sixth meeting of the season between these B.C. Division rivals. Prince George has a 2-3-0-0 record so far in the season series.
Overview:
The Kamloops Blazers are currently first in the B.C. Division. The Blazers are 25-10-1-2 on the season and are 5-3-0-2 in their last games. The Blazers are coming off a loss to Calgary on Friday.
Who’s Up Front:
The Kamloops Blazers offense can come at you in waves. Seven of their forwards have registered over 30 points this season. Leading the charge is 19-year-old Brendan Ranford. Ranford leads the Blazers with 44 points in 35 games. Ranford is tied with Colin Smith and Dylan Willick for the team lead in goals with 19.
Who’s on D:
The offensive catalyst for the Blazers on defense is Austin Madaisky. The 19-year-old from Surrey has scored nine goals and has 30 points on the season.
Who’s in Goal:
The Kamloops Blazers have two very capable goaltenders in Cole Cheveldave and Cam Lanigan. Cheveldave has been getting a ton of starts as of late and holds a record of 17-5-1-2 this season. His goals against average is 2.72 and his save percentage is .906.
X-Factor:
The Kamloops Blazers will get their first look at newly acquired forward Brandon Herrod. The Blazers acquired Herrod earlier this week from the Prince Albert Raiders. Through 40 games this season, the 20-year-old has scored 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points.
Overview:
The Prince George Cougars are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Giants. The Cougars had their three-game road winning streak snapped in the process. The Cougars are 5-5-0-0 in their last 10 games.
Who’s Up Front:
17-year-old forward Troy Bourke is playing some of his best hockey of the season. Bourke is in the midst of a six-game point streak and during that span has recorded one goal and six assists. The Cougars need Bourke and his linemates to have a big night if they want to get two points in Kamloops.
Who’s on D:
Success tonight will depend on the depth and consistency of the Cougars on defense. The Cougars need to minimize the shots on Drew Owsley, and they’ll need to do so by blocking shots, taking away passing lanes and keeping the Blazers to the outside. Cougars captain Jesse Forsberg is still without a goal this season, and perhaps tonight is the night that he gets his first.
Who’s in Goal:
Drew Owsley is playing his best hockey of the season. He’s 7-4-0-0 in his last 11 starts and has truly given the Cougars a chance to win every night. Owsley shutout the Blazers 1-0 back on September 24th and made 32 saves in the process. A similar effort may be needed tonight.
X-Factor:
The Cougars power play is on the verge of breaking out in a big way. They haven’t been able to score in their last 10 opportunities, but it is certainly not for a lack of chances. If the Cougars can take advantage of their power plays while maintaining their successful penalty-kill, the Cougars will give themselves every opportunity to win tonight’s game.
Overview:
The Kamloops Blazers are currently first in the B.C. Division. The Blazers are 25-10-1-2 on the season and are 5-3-0-2 in their last games. The Blazers are coming off a loss to Calgary on Friday.
Who’s Up Front:
The Kamloops Blazers offense can come at you in waves. Seven of their forwards have registered over 30 points this season. Leading the charge is 19-year-old Brendan Ranford. Ranford leads the Blazers with 44 points in 35 games. Ranford is tied with Colin Smith and Dylan Willick for the team lead in goals with 19.
Who’s on D:
The offensive catalyst for the Blazers on defense is Austin Madaisky. The 19-year-old from Surrey has scored nine goals and has 30 points on the season.
Who’s in Goal:
The Kamloops Blazers have two very capable goaltenders in Cole Cheveldave and Cam Lanigan. Cheveldave has been getting a ton of starts as of late and holds a record of 17-5-1-2 this season. His goals against average is 2.72 and his save percentage is .906.
X-Factor:
The Kamloops Blazers will get their first look at newly acquired forward Brandon Herrod. The Blazers acquired Herrod earlier this week from the Prince Albert Raiders. Through 40 games this season, the 20-year-old has scored 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points.
Overview:
The Prince George Cougars are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Vancouver Giants. The Cougars had their three-game road winning streak snapped in the process. The Cougars are 5-5-0-0 in their last 10 games.
Who’s Up Front:
17-year-old forward Troy Bourke is playing some of his best hockey of the season. Bourke is in the midst of a six-game point streak and during that span has recorded one goal and six assists. The Cougars need Bourke and his linemates to have a big night if they want to get two points in Kamloops.
Who’s on D:
Success tonight will depend on the depth and consistency of the Cougars on defense. The Cougars need to minimize the shots on Drew Owsley, and they’ll need to do so by blocking shots, taking away passing lanes and keeping the Blazers to the outside. Cougars captain Jesse Forsberg is still without a goal this season, and perhaps tonight is the night that he gets his first.
Who’s in Goal:
Drew Owsley is playing his best hockey of the season. He’s 7-4-0-0 in his last 11 starts and has truly given the Cougars a chance to win every night. Owsley shutout the Blazers 1-0 back on September 24th and made 32 saves in the process. A similar effort may be needed tonight.
X-Factor:
The Cougars power play is on the verge of breaking out in a big way. They haven’t been able to score in their last 10 opportunities, but it is certainly not for a lack of chances. If the Cougars can take advantage of their power plays while maintaining their successful penalty-kill, the Cougars will give themselves every opportunity to win tonight’s game.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Reflecting on 2011.
After an extremely difficult 2010, I am happy to say that 2011 was a great year both personally and professionally.
In January my Dad and I took a father-son trip to Phoenix together and spent lots of time golfing, eating, drinking and watching hockey at the Jobing.com arena. We saw the Phoenix Coyotes defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks before losing to San Jose. We also watched the Phoenix Suns battle the Portland Trail Blazers. Anytime you get to see Steve Nash play basketball, you simply must take advantage of the opportunity.
The Battlefords North Stars hockey season ended sooner than anybody had hoped or planned for, but regardless of the outcome it was another enjoyable season in the Battlefords. It was a pleasuring hosting the SJ This Week with Martin Smith, and I had the joy of hosting the SJHL This Week radio show as well. Little did I know that I had called my final SJHL game in mid-March in Flin Flon. The Bombers defeated the Battlefords North Stars 3-2 in Game Four with Ashton Bernard scoring the series-clinching goal.
The greatest personal moment of 2011 occured in early April in Edmonton. It was there after a 2-0 Vancouver Canucks loss to Edmonton where I proposed to Julie Larson after nearly three years together. She accepted my proposal and agreed to marry me in June of 2012. Nearly eight full months later and I have not once questioned my decision.
It was an incredibly enjoyable summer. The major highlight for me was a road-trip that I took to Las Vegas with Julie, and our friends Steve and Michelle. Together we made our way from Saskatoon to Las Vegas in a Dodge Caravan and had the time of our lives. While Vegas was incredible, I think we'd all agree that we had just as much fun discovering Montana, Idaho and Utah. It was an unforgettable trip and I look forward to many more adventures together.
In late July I went camping with some friends in Meota, SK. It was during a concert that night when I learned that Ken Pearson was leaving the Battlefords to return to Winkler to coach. Little did I know that I would soon be making a similar decision of enormous difficulty.
On the Friday afternoon right before we set out for Meota, I had learned about a vacancy within the Prince George Cougars organization. The Cougars were looking for their next play-by-play broadcaster. Getting to the Western Hockey League had always been a dream of mine, and everything about Prince George made sense in my mind.
That being said, I didn't apply with a ton of confidence. A year earlier I had sent out four different applications for WHL positions and all of them were turned down without much dialogue or debate.
I remember telling my friends around a camp fire that weekend in Meota that, "Prince George makes a ton of sense. But 23 things have to go right here, and we're on number three."
I sent my application the following Monday.
48 hours later I was offered the job.
I often tell people that leaving Saskatchewan was a lot tougher than people realize, but after lengthy discussions with Julie, my friends, my colleagues and my Dad, I knew that it was the right decision to make. At around 7:30 PM on Monday evening, Julie told me "Make the Call" and I did.
Prior to the move I got to enjoy a quick trip to Seattle and also a tremendous engagement party that was hosted by my Dad. These two events helped get me ready for the transition to a new stage in my career and in my life.
The transition from North Battleford to Prince George has been incredibly eventful, but I can honestly say that I've embraced every challenge, every joy, every struggle and every new experience that has come our way.
I am learning something new every day and I am so blessed to be a part of the Prince George Cougars organization. The entire organization has welcomed me from the get-go. They've helped steer me in the right direction and have provided a ton of support to both Julie and I.
I will never forget the feeling of watching the clock hit 'zero' and seeing the Prince George Cougars defeat the Kamloops Blazers 1-0 in my WHL broadcasting debut. Since then I've called some exciting victories and some devastating losses, but the thrill never wears off.
I've been fortunate to meet a ton of great people in my short time in Prince George, and I look forward to strengthening these friendships over the course of time. To all of my fellow WHL broadcasters - Thanks for your help and guidance. I have learned so much from you and I aspire to be like you all in some way shape or form.
I am so proud of Julie for taking an enormous leap of faith and joining me on this journey. She continues to inspire me on a daily basis, and her support has meant so much to me during this time of transition.
My Dad has also been a huge pillar of strength for me. One of the greatest perks about this move was the being closer to him and I have greatly enjoyed the time that we've been able to spend together over the past few months.
To all of my friends both near and far, I am incredibly grateful for your support. Your friendship means more to me than you could ever possibly understand, and I look forward to many more years together.
To all of you who helped make 2011 an unforgettable year for me: Thank you. To the Prince George Cougars staff, players and fans: Thank you for welcoming me in, and allowing me to be a part of your team and your city.
Here's to a successful 2012 both professionally and personally. Thanks for reading and supporting this blog. Your readership means more than you'll ever know.
Dan O'Connor
Voice of the Cougars
In January my Dad and I took a father-son trip to Phoenix together and spent lots of time golfing, eating, drinking and watching hockey at the Jobing.com arena. We saw the Phoenix Coyotes defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks before losing to San Jose. We also watched the Phoenix Suns battle the Portland Trail Blazers. Anytime you get to see Steve Nash play basketball, you simply must take advantage of the opportunity.
The Battlefords North Stars hockey season ended sooner than anybody had hoped or planned for, but regardless of the outcome it was another enjoyable season in the Battlefords. It was a pleasuring hosting the SJ This Week with Martin Smith, and I had the joy of hosting the SJHL This Week radio show as well. Little did I know that I had called my final SJHL game in mid-March in Flin Flon. The Bombers defeated the Battlefords North Stars 3-2 in Game Four with Ashton Bernard scoring the series-clinching goal.
The greatest personal moment of 2011 occured in early April in Edmonton. It was there after a 2-0 Vancouver Canucks loss to Edmonton where I proposed to Julie Larson after nearly three years together. She accepted my proposal and agreed to marry me in June of 2012. Nearly eight full months later and I have not once questioned my decision.
It was an incredibly enjoyable summer. The major highlight for me was a road-trip that I took to Las Vegas with Julie, and our friends Steve and Michelle. Together we made our way from Saskatoon to Las Vegas in a Dodge Caravan and had the time of our lives. While Vegas was incredible, I think we'd all agree that we had just as much fun discovering Montana, Idaho and Utah. It was an unforgettable trip and I look forward to many more adventures together.
In late July I went camping with some friends in Meota, SK. It was during a concert that night when I learned that Ken Pearson was leaving the Battlefords to return to Winkler to coach. Little did I know that I would soon be making a similar decision of enormous difficulty.
On the Friday afternoon right before we set out for Meota, I had learned about a vacancy within the Prince George Cougars organization. The Cougars were looking for their next play-by-play broadcaster. Getting to the Western Hockey League had always been a dream of mine, and everything about Prince George made sense in my mind.
That being said, I didn't apply with a ton of confidence. A year earlier I had sent out four different applications for WHL positions and all of them were turned down without much dialogue or debate.
I remember telling my friends around a camp fire that weekend in Meota that, "Prince George makes a ton of sense. But 23 things have to go right here, and we're on number three."
I sent my application the following Monday.
48 hours later I was offered the job.
I often tell people that leaving Saskatchewan was a lot tougher than people realize, but after lengthy discussions with Julie, my friends, my colleagues and my Dad, I knew that it was the right decision to make. At around 7:30 PM on Monday evening, Julie told me "Make the Call" and I did.
Prior to the move I got to enjoy a quick trip to Seattle and also a tremendous engagement party that was hosted by my Dad. These two events helped get me ready for the transition to a new stage in my career and in my life.
The transition from North Battleford to Prince George has been incredibly eventful, but I can honestly say that I've embraced every challenge, every joy, every struggle and every new experience that has come our way.
I am learning something new every day and I am so blessed to be a part of the Prince George Cougars organization. The entire organization has welcomed me from the get-go. They've helped steer me in the right direction and have provided a ton of support to both Julie and I.
I will never forget the feeling of watching the clock hit 'zero' and seeing the Prince George Cougars defeat the Kamloops Blazers 1-0 in my WHL broadcasting debut. Since then I've called some exciting victories and some devastating losses, but the thrill never wears off.
I've been fortunate to meet a ton of great people in my short time in Prince George, and I look forward to strengthening these friendships over the course of time. To all of my fellow WHL broadcasters - Thanks for your help and guidance. I have learned so much from you and I aspire to be like you all in some way shape or form.
I am so proud of Julie for taking an enormous leap of faith and joining me on this journey. She continues to inspire me on a daily basis, and her support has meant so much to me during this time of transition.
My Dad has also been a huge pillar of strength for me. One of the greatest perks about this move was the being closer to him and I have greatly enjoyed the time that we've been able to spend together over the past few months.
To all of my friends both near and far, I am incredibly grateful for your support. Your friendship means more to me than you could ever possibly understand, and I look forward to many more years together.
To all of you who helped make 2011 an unforgettable year for me: Thank you. To the Prince George Cougars staff, players and fans: Thank you for welcoming me in, and allowing me to be a part of your team and your city.
Here's to a successful 2012 both professionally and personally. Thanks for reading and supporting this blog. Your readership means more than you'll ever know.
Dan O'Connor
Voice of the Cougars
Friday, December 30, 2011
Friday Thoughts.
The Prince George Cougars will wrap up their 2011 schedule tonight with a game in Vancouver against the Giants. The Cougars are 1-4-0-1 against the Giants so far this season and have been outscored 21-12 in those six games altogether.
Let's start with some keys to the game tonight for Prince George:
- Stop Cain Franson. Franson has been a real thorn in the side of the Prince George Cougars. He had five points in two games back on December 16th and 17th. Franson has 35 points through 38 games and has provided the Giants with strong depth.
- Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots. The Prince George Cougars need to find a way to put more pucks on either Adam Morrison or Jackson Whistle. The Cougars have been outshot in all six meetings against the Giants.
- Secondary Scoring. When the Cougars win games, it's usually because of great goaltending and secondary scoring. Last time out the Cougars beat Calgary 3-1, and got goals from three different lines in the process. If the Cougars can get production from more than just the top line, they'll give themselves a good shot.
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Some other info for you:
- A win for the Cougars tonight would put them at the .500 mark on the road. Heading into tonight's game the Cougars are 9-10-0-1 away from home. The Cats have won three straight games away from CN Centre, and seem to play their best hockey on the road.
- Daulton Siwak (Sea-walk) will make his Cougars debut in tonight's game. Siwak brings some grit, physicality and offensive upside to the Cougars, and also adds some WHL experience. Siwak will likely get time in all situations tonight, and here's hoping that his Cougars debut is a successful one. He will wear number 12 for Prince George.
- Alex Forsberg had an assist for Team West during yesterday's 5-2 loss to Team Pacific.
- So far through two games at the World Juniors, Martin Marincin has recorded one assist.
I'll talk to you from the Rink on Renfrew!
Let's start with some keys to the game tonight for Prince George:
- Stop Cain Franson. Franson has been a real thorn in the side of the Prince George Cougars. He had five points in two games back on December 16th and 17th. Franson has 35 points through 38 games and has provided the Giants with strong depth.
- Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots. The Prince George Cougars need to find a way to put more pucks on either Adam Morrison or Jackson Whistle. The Cougars have been outshot in all six meetings against the Giants.
- Secondary Scoring. When the Cougars win games, it's usually because of great goaltending and secondary scoring. Last time out the Cougars beat Calgary 3-1, and got goals from three different lines in the process. If the Cougars can get production from more than just the top line, they'll give themselves a good shot.
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Some other info for you:
- A win for the Cougars tonight would put them at the .500 mark on the road. Heading into tonight's game the Cougars are 9-10-0-1 away from home. The Cats have won three straight games away from CN Centre, and seem to play their best hockey on the road.
- Daulton Siwak (Sea-walk) will make his Cougars debut in tonight's game. Siwak brings some grit, physicality and offensive upside to the Cougars, and also adds some WHL experience. Siwak will likely get time in all situations tonight, and here's hoping that his Cougars debut is a successful one. He will wear number 12 for Prince George.
- Alex Forsberg had an assist for Team West during yesterday's 5-2 loss to Team Pacific.
- So far through two games at the World Juniors, Martin Marincin has recorded one assist.
I'll talk to you from the Rink on Renfrew!
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