Cougars Sign Equipment Manager Ramandeep (Chico) Dhanjal to Contract Extension
May 13, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
Prince George, B.C. - Prince George Cougars General Manager Todd Harkins announced today that the Prince George Cougars have signed Equipment Manager Ramandeep (Chico) Dhanjal (Saskatoon, SK) to a contract extension.
Dhanjal is entering his eighth season with the Prince George Cougars and since the 2008-09 season has played a major role in both the equipment and athletic therapy side of the Hockey Operations department. On Friday, March 13th (2015) in Kennewick, WA Dhanjal worked his 500th career WHL regular season game. The University of Saskatchewan graduate previously worked with the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and won a national championship in 2008. Internationally he also has experience serving as the Equipment Manager for Team Canada's U-18 and U-22 Women's teams.
"I am very excited, and also very grateful to sign this extension with the Prince George Cougars," said Dhanjal. "I want to thank Greg Pocock and the entire Prince George Cougars ownership group, Todd Harkins, Mark Holick and the many others along the way who have made the past seven seasons so enjoyable for me, my wife Amy and my daughter Eesha."
Dhanjal adds, "The City of Prince George has always felt like home for us. We love this community and we're already looking forward to building off of last season's success both on and off the ice."
Cougars General Manager Todd Harkins adds, "Chico has been an invaluable part of this organization for the past seven seasons. He's often the first to arrive at the rink and the last to leave during the season. His commitment to the Prince George Cougars runs deep and we're very pleased to have Chico and his family remain a part of our Prince George Cougars family moving forward."
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