Cougars Ready for this Weekend’s Events
October 26, 2022 – Western Hockey League (WHL) – Prince George Cougars News Release
Prince George, BC – The Prince George Cougars are streaking for the first time this season! They are fresh off back-to-back victories, defeating the Vancouver Giants 5-1 and the Memorial Cup Tournament host, Kamloops Blazers, 4-3 in overtime. The Cats now return to home ice to host the undefeated Seattle Thunderbirds at the CN Centre on Friday at 7:00 PM and Saturday at 6:00 PM.
THE COUGARS:
Ten games into the 2022-23 season, the Prince George Cougars sit at a 5-5-0-0 record. The Cougars have gotten massive starts from both Koehn Ziemmer and Riley Heidt. Ziemmer currently sits fourth in WHL scoring with 17 points in 10 games (7G-10A). Heidt is not too far behind Ziemmer, with 12 points in 10 games, including four assists in his last two games. 19-year-old defenceman Hudson Thornton was a big part of the Cougars victory over the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday, scoring twice. Thornton sits tied for 3rd in WHL scoring among all defenders. Between the pipes, both Tyler Brennan and Ty Young earned victories on the Cougars most recent road trip. Brennan, drafted by the New Jersey Devils, made 22 saves in the 5-1 victory over Vancouver, and currently sits 3rd in the WHL in goals against average (1.72) and 4th in save percentage (.937). Young is coming off an incredible performance in the overtime victory over the Kamloops Blazers. The Vancouver Canucks draft pick made 45 saves on 48 shots, many of the spectacular variety, and collected second star honours.
THIS WEEKEND’S OPPONENT:
The Seattle Thunderbirds come into CN Centre winners of eight straight games to kick-off the 2022-23 season. Thunderbirds’ forward and Prince George product Nico Myatovic has had a great start to the season, registering seven points in the T-Birds’ opening eight games. The former Cariboo Cougar is currently in his second full WHL season with Seattle. The Western Conference Leading T-Birds have gotten the bulk of their offence from their five NHL draft picks in Lucas Ciona (Calgary Flames), Jared Davidson (Montreal Canadiens), Reid Schaefer (Edmonton Oilers), Kevin Korchinksi(Chicago Blackhawks), and Jordan Gustafson (Vegas Golden Knights). The T-Birds recently acquired Nashville Predator prospect, Luke Prokop, from the Edmonton Oil Kings. The defenceman is likely to be in the lineup this weekend. This is also the first WHL season for Tij Iginla, who is the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Jerome Iginla.
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON FRIDAY NIGHT?
Not only will there be great hockey all weekend long, but on Friday night, we will be giving away copies of newly released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Giveaway!
Throughout the game, fans who are 18 & older will get a chance to get their own copy of the brand-new video game with our “Lucky Row” giveaway. Make sure you are in your seat for a chance to win!
Puck drop for Friday’s contest is at 7:00 PM, with the doors opening at 6:00 PM.
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SATURDAY NIGHT?
Saturday night at the CN Centre is Halloween Costume Night. Fans who show up to the game in their Halloween Costume will be entered to win a special Cougars Prize Pack which includes a family pack of tickets to the Hart Ski Hill Haunted Lodge on Sunday October 30th, a $100 gift card to Montana’s Restaurant, and four tickets to the Cougars MEGA 50/50 jackpot game on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM against the Vancouver Giants. There will be ongoing giveaways throughout the game to further reward costume wearers and exciting, Halloween-themed intermission games.
Mandy from MP Make-Up Artistry is back for Saturday face-painting (by donation) in Section L until the end of the second intermission. Get some extra pop for your Halloween costume or get some of your favourite PG Cougars designs painted.
Get a picture with Rowdy Cat on the concourse in Section N. Come and see what Rowdy is dressed up as!
Puck drop for Saturday night is at 6:00 PM, and the doors will open at 5:00 PM.
ARE YOU SICK OF BEER LINEUPS?
The Cougars’ 19+ Pub Zone still has space available for groups and individuals. Enjoy access to your own private bar at the top of section C. This 19+ space has a standing-area landing with bar-top as well as conventional seating with great views. Skip the lineups and don’t miss any more game action. All this for just $30. Don’t worry, if you already have tickets, you can upgrade MID-game!
19+ Tickets must be purchased in-person at the TicketsNorth Box Office at the CN Centre. All other tickets can be purchased at ticketsnorth.ca.
See you at the CN!
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