Cougars Return Home to Face Eastern Conference Opponents
October 6, 2022 – Western Hockey League (WHL) – Prince George Cougars News Release
Prince George BC – The Prince George Cougars hit the road this weekend to take on the Vancouver Giants at the Langley Events Centre on Friday night at 7:30 PM, and then the Everett Silvertips at Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday night at 6:05 PM.
The Cats will return home for two contests, entertaining a pair of Eastern Conference clubs including the Brandon Wheat Kings on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00 PM, and the Winnipeg ICE on Saturday, October 15th at 6:00 PM.
Cougars vs. Wheat Kings – October 12th 7:00 PM
The Cougars take on the Wheat Kings for the one and only time this season, and it will feature potentially three first round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft. Those individuals include Riley Heidt, Koehn Ziemmer, and Wheat Kings forward Nate Danielson. Danielson has been recently appointed captain for Brandon, and had a terrific 2021-22 season, recording 57 points in 53 games (23G-34A).
The Wednesday tilt with the Wheat Kings is Small Business Night presented by CIBC. Experience a variety of local small businesses as you walk around the concourse throughout the game!
Cougars vs. ICE – October 15th 6:00 PM – MINOR SPORTS NIGHT
Prince George wraps up the brief two-game home-stand against the talented Winnipeg ICE. The ICE bring a plethora of talent to CN Centre, including first round NHL draft picks Conor Geekie (Arizona) and Matthew Savoie (Buffalo). Winnipeg also carries projected first round pick Zach Benson who enters his first year of draft eligibility.
It is a big night at CN Centre as we will be celebrating Minor Sports Night. Here from some of the best local athletes talk about their time spent in Prince George minor sports. The list includes Jared Young (1st Baseman, Chicago Cubs) and Meryeta O’Dine (Olympic Bronze Medalist – Snowboardcross).
Saturday night will also see the Cougars give away a Vancouver Canucks Getaway Package. Purchase a ticket to the game, and you will receive an entry into the draw to win 4 Club Seats to a Canucks game of your choice with hotel and flights and swag included. If you wear any jersey to the game, you will receive a 2ND entry into the draw.
Tickets are available now at ticketsnorth.ca.
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