
Cougars Aim to Punch Ticket to 2nd Round
April 3, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
SPOKANE, WA - Tonight, in Spokane, the Prince George Cougars aim to secure their spot in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, as they take on the Chiefs in Game 4 at 6:35 pm.
The Prince George Cougars took a commanding 3-0 series lead in their Western Conference Quarter-Final series after a 4-2
victory over the Spokane Chiefs, on Tuesday in Spokane. Zac Funk propelled the Cougar offence with two goals and two assists, while Josh Ravensbergen picked up his third win, making 28 saves.
PG GOAL SCORERS: Funk, Valis, Thornton, Funk
GOALIE: Ravensbergen - 28/30 (.933)
PP: 2/3
PK: 5/5
COUGARS LAST FIVE RESULTS, Record: 5-0-0-0
DATE RESULT GWG PG GOALIE OPP. GOALIE
March 22, 2024 PG [9] at KAM [2] Shtrom Young Edmonstone/Sanche
March 23, 2024 PG [5] vs KAM [2] Becher Ravensbergen Sanche
March 29, 2024 PG [6] vs SPO [1 (G1] Parascak Ravensbergern Cowan
March 30, 2024 PG [7] vs SPO [4] [G2] Dezainde Ravensbergen Cowan/Michaluk
April 2, 2024 PG [4] at SPO [2] [G3] Thornton Ravensbergen Michaluk
COUGARS UPCOMING SCHEDULE
DATE TIME (PDT) OPPONENT VENUE
April 3, 2024 6:35 pm Game 4 - at Spokane Spokane Memorial Arena
April 5, 2024 (If NEC) 7:05 pm Game 5 - at Spokane Spokane Memorial Arena
April 8, 2024 (If NEC) 7:00 pm Game 6 - at Prince George CN Centre
April 10, 2024 (If NEC) 7:00 pm Game 7 - at Prince George CN Centre
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Dec. 2/2023 - at Spokane (6-3 PG)
Jan. 26/2024 - at Spokane (4-3 SPO)
Mar. 1/2024 - at Prince George (5-4 SPO/OT)
Feb. 16/2024 - at Prince George (5-4 PG/OT)
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE - PG vs SPO
Mar. 29/2024 - at Prince George (6-1 PG)
Mar. 30/2024- at Prince George (7-4 PG)
Apr. 2/2024 - at Spokane (4-2 PG)
Apr. 3/2024 - at Spokane
Apr. 5/2024 - at Spokane* (If NEC)
Apr. 8 - at Prince George * (If NEC)
Apr. 10 - at Prince George * (If NEC)
2024 PLAYOFFS STATS LEADERS
Goals (4): Terik Parascak
Assists (6): Riley Heidt
Points (7): Riley Heidt
Plus/Minus (+4): Four Tied
2023-2024 PLAYOFF GOALTENDING LEADERS
Wins (3): Joshua Ravensbergen
Save % (.918): Joshua Ravensbergen
Goals Against Average (2.33) - Joshua Ravensbergen
Shutouts (0): Joshua Ravensbergen, Ty Young
TONIGHTS STORYLINES & STATS
TONIGHT: The Cougars enter Game 4 with a chance to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Semi-Finals. PG finished 49-15-1-3 record (102 points) in the regular season which has won the BC Division and Western Conference. The Cats finished 25-7-1-1 at home and 24-8-0-2 on the road this season.
SUPER ROOKIE: After scoring four times in two playoff games on the weekend, Terik Parascak has been named the WHL's Rookie of the Week for the sixth time. Additionally, the Lethbridge, AB native was crowned the WHL's Rookie of the Month for March. Parascak finished March with 13 goals and 11 assists in 12 games. Parascak has also been named the BC Division Nominee for the WHL Rookie of the Year.
THE BENCH BOSS: For the second consecutive season, Cougars GM & Head Coach Mark Lamb has been named the BC Division nominee for the WHL Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. Lamb's 2023-2024 season behind the bench was the most successful regular season campaign in team history.
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN
WHEN: Wednesday, April 3rd- 6:35 pm
WHERE: Spokane Arena - Spokane, WA
LISTEN: 94.3 The Goat
WATCH: WHL Live
Western Hockey League Stories from April 3, 2024
- Blades Take 3-1 Series Lead After 4-1 Win Over Raiders In Game Four - Prince Albert Raiders
- Hawks Complete Sweep, Advance to Round 2 - Portland Winterhawks
- Heartbreak in Red Deer, Rebels Claim Game 4 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Third Period Comeback Runs out of Time in Game Three - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Desjardins Nominated for Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Cougars Aim to Punch Ticket to 2nd Round - Prince George Cougars
- Mark Lamb Named BC Division Nominee for Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy - Prince George Cougars
- Sonne Named East Division Finalist for WHL Coach of the Year for Second Straight Season - Saskatoon Blades
- WHL Announces Division Nominees for Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy - WHL
- Mike Johnston Named U.S. Division Coach & Executive of the Year - Portland Winterhawks
- Sidorov Signs Three-Year Entry-Level Contract with Ducks - Saskatoon Blades
- Mark Lamb Named BC Division Nominee for Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy - Prince George Cougars
- Ripplinger Named East Division Executive of the Year - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Broncos Leslie Named Central Division Executive of the Year - Swift Current Broncos
- WHL Announces Division Nominees for Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy - WHL
- Game Day Hub: Round 1, Game 4 at Victoria - Portland Winterhawks
- Terik Parascak Named BC Division Nominee for Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy - Prince George Cougars
- Julius Miettinen Named U.S. Division Rookie of the Year - Everett Silvertips
- McKenna Nominated for Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Gardner Named Finalist for WHL Rookie of the Year - Saskatoon Blades
- WHL Announces Nominees for Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy - WHL
- Game Day Preview: Game 4 Eastern Conference Quarter Final at Red Deer - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Warriors Ready for Road Test in Game 3 against Brandon - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Wild Find Hot Start, But Rockets Pick up Late Scores in 5-1 Win Over Wenatchee Tuesday - Wenatchee Wild
- Cougars Take 3-0 Series Lead with 4-2 Win in Spokane - Prince George Cougars
- Rockets Take Down Wild, 5-1 - Kelowna Rockets
- Mistelbacher Magic Hat-Trick Gives Broncos 3-0 Series Lead - Swift Current Broncos
- Tigers Come Back But Fall In Overtime In Game 3 Of Eastern Conference Quarter Final - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Armstrong's Hat-Trick Gives Blades 2-1 Series Lead - Saskatoon Blades
- Stefan's Hat-Trick Leads Hawks Past Royals in Game 3 - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Falter at Home, Game 4 Tomorrow - Spokane Chiefs
- Hawks Win 6-5, Take 3-0 Series Lead - Portland Winterhawks
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