Giants Lose 6-4 to the Cougars in Prince George

Published on February 9, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release

PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars scored midway through the third period to break a 4-all tie en route to a 6-4 win over the Vancouver Giants at the CN Centre Friday night.

Troy Bourke scored to put the Cougars up 5-4 after Jari Erricson tied the game 1:10 into the third period.

Brendan Rouse, Travis McEvoy, Riley Kieser and Cain Franson scored for the Giants.

Vancouver was unable to hold on to two leads in their third straight loss.

Giants' goalie Jared Rathjen faced 41 shots in the game.

The Giants had 32 shots on goal and went 2-for-3 on the power play.

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