Cougars 2019-2020 Home Opener Friday
September 16, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
PRINCE GEORGE, BC- The party begins Friday. The Prince George Cougars' 2019-2020 home opener, presented by Finning, is set for this Friday, against the defending Western Conference champion Vancouver Giants, with the puck drop at 7:00 pm.
"We are excited to welcome back our fans to the CN Centre on Friday to kick-off the new season," said Cougars' Vice President, Business Andy Beesley. "The home opener is always special with the energy and anticipation. We never stop looking to push the envelope for fan entertainment, and we look forward to unveiling a few new twists this season."
The Cougars are celebrating the new season with a tailgate party outside the CN Centre on Friday. Fans can enjoy delicious food truck items from White Goose Bistro starting at 5:00 pm. That's not all, as the first 1,000 fans in the building receive a collectable Cougars keychain, plus all Crossroads 16 oz cans are just $8.50.
The 2019-2020 Cougars will arrive in style- literally. The Cougars have teamed up once again with Crusin' Classics car club to have classic cars deliver the players to a red-carpet entrance at the front of the CN Centre. Starting at 4:50 pm, each player will roll up to the main entrance where fans will have chance to greet them on the red carpet. There will also be live music at the tailgate as DJ Ant will be performing outside, on the top of the CN Centre roof from 4:50-6:30 pm. Also, Studio 720 will be playing throughout the night at Buskers Corner.
Starting Friday, fans can also sink their teeth into the new Cole Moberg-crafted "Mo-Burger" featured at the Cougars Grill. The juicy burger features a double patty, pulled pork, bacon, cheese, onion ring, and pickle.
Tickets for Friday's home opener are on sale. See exciting Western Hockey League action starting at just $13 per game! For more information, visit the TicketsNorth by Treasure Cove box office at the CN Centre, or go online to https://www.ticketsnorth.ca.
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