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The Prince George Cougars are a junior hockey team. Based in Prince George, British Columbia, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.

Cougars Announce 2026-2027 Regular Season Schedule

June 30, 2026 - PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The wait is over. The Prince George Cougars are excited to unveil their 2026-27 Western Hockey League Regular Season Schedule. The Cougars will kick off the new campaign with a marquee opening weekend at the CN Centre, welcoming the Penticton Vees for a two-game set on Friday, September 18 (7:00 p.m.) and Saturday, September 19 (6:00 p.m.). The series serves as a rematch of the 2026 Western Conference Semi-Finals and opens what promises to be another exciting season of WHL hockey in Prince George. ... Full Story

Seven Past and Present Cougars Attending NHL Development Camps

June 30, 2026 - PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars Hockey Club is being well represented in the NHL as seven Cougars past and present are participating in NHL Development Camps. Forwards: Kayden Lemire - Minnesota Wild (4th Round, 114th Overall, 2026) Aiden Foster - Tampa Bay Lightning (4th Round, 127th Overall, 2025) Terik Parascak - Washington Capitals (1st Round, 17th Overall, 2024) Jett Lajoie - Winnipeg Jets (Camp Invite) Carlin Dezainde - Tampa Bay Lightning (Camp Invite) Defenceman: Carson Carels - ... Full Story

Carels and Lemire Selected in 2026 NHL Draft

June 29, 2026 - PRINCE GEORGE, BC - It was a weekend Carson Carels and Kayden Lemire will never forget. The Prince George Cougars saw both skaters selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, with Carels chosen sixth overall by the Calgary Flames and Lemire selected 114th overall by the Minnesota Wild. The selections also mark the fifth consecutive season the Cougars have had at least one player drafted into the NHL. For Carels, the selection makes him the second-highest NHL Draft pick in Prince George Cougars history, trailing only Eric Brewer... Full Story

Draft Watch: Five Cougars and Maybe More Looking to Hear Their Name Called

June 24, 2026 - PRINCE GEORGE - The 2026 NHL Draft takes place this weekend, and the Prince George Cougars will once again have several players hoping to take the next step in their hockey journey. Headlining the group is defenceman Carson Carels, who is widely projected as a first-round selection and one of the top blueliners available in this year's class. Joining Carels are forwards Kayden Lemire, Dmitri Yakutsenak, Brock Souch, and defenceman Arsenii Anisimov, all of whom have garnered attention from NHL scouts throughout the season.... Full Story

• Cougars Announce 2026-2027 Regular Season Schedule - June 30, 2026
  
• Seven Past and Present Cougars Attending NHL Development Camps - June 30, 2026
  
• Carels and Lemire Selected in 2026 NHL Draft - June 29, 2026
  
• Draft Watch: Five Cougars and Maybe More Looking to Hear Their Name Called - June 24, 2026
  
• Josh Ravensbergen Named CHL All-Star - June 24, 2026
  
• Cougars Announce 2026 Pre-Season Schedule - June 22, 2026
  
• Cougars Battle Vees to Begin 2026-2027 Regular Season - June 17, 2026
  
• Spirit of Healthy Kids Program Announces 2026 School Challenge Winners - June 16, 2026
  
• Ravensbergen and Carels Nominated for CHL Awards - June 9, 2026
  
• Ravensbergen, Fetterolf, and Guimond Named Finalists for CHL's 2025-26 Goaltender of the Year - June 9, 2026
  
• Carels, Reid, and Dagenais Named Finalists for CHL's 2025-26 Top Draft Prospect Award - June 9, 2026
  
• North Dakota-Bound Carels Could Return to Cougars - June 2, 2026
  
• Carels and Lemire in Buffalo for 2026 NHL Scouting Combine - June 1, 2026
  
• Carson Janko Signs WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - May 29, 2026
  
• Cougars Sign William Thompson to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - May 26, 2026
  
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Prince George Cougars defenceman Carson Carels (Hockey Canada)
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League: Western Hockey League
Home: Prince George, British Columbia
Website: Prince George Cougars site
Schedule: Full Prince George Cougars Schedule
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Sun., Apr 19	L	Penticton 3 at Prince George 2 (Playoff Gm. 6)	Final
Fri., Apr 17	L	Prince George 0 at Penticton 1 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Wed., Apr 15	L	Penticton 5 at Prince George 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Tue., Apr 14	L	Penticton 5 at Prince George 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., Apr 11	W	Prince George 6 at Penticton 2 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., Apr 10	W	Prince George 4 at Penticton 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
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• Prince George mayor loses bet, goes on date' with Penticton Vees mascot - WHL Penticton Western News (May 5)
  
• Bet between mayors leads to Penticton Vees mascot on a 'date' with Prince George mayor - WHL Kamloops This Week (May 5)
  
• Terik Parascak joins Hershey Bears after final WHL season concludes - WHL RNMB (April 30)
  
• Penticton Vees advance in playoffs after clawing back victory from Prince George Cougars - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 20)
  
• Penticton Vees push Prince George Cougars to the brink with Game 5 win - WHL Penticton Western News (April 18)
  
• Penticton Vees take edge over Prince George Cougars in Game 5 of WHL playoffs - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 18)
  
• Prince George Cougars fined, player suspended after chaotic game vs. Penticton - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 17)
  
• Frustrated fans toss debris on ice at WHL playoff game in Prince George - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 17)
  
• Penticton Vees post another win in WHL playoffs after chaotic game - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 16)
  
• Penticton Vees battle back for a much-needed win in Prince George - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 15)
  
• Penticton Vees face heavy loss against Prince George Cougars in second playoff matchup - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 12)
  
• Penticton Vees drop first playoff game in round two against Prince George Cougars - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 11)
  
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