Cougars Drop Pre-Season Opener Against Giants In Port Coquitlam
Published on September 9, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
Port Coquitlam, BC - With no points in the standings up for grabs, the best thing a team can pick up during the pre-season is information. Following their 8-4 loss to the Vancouver Giants in Port Coquitlam, the Prince George Cougars feel like they've gathered quite a bit. "It was good to get the young guys in our lineup and see what the pace was like for them. All in all, we were happy with the work ethic, just some details need to be cleaned up," said Assistant Coach Carter Rigby.
The Cougars and Giants traded a pair of goals each in the opening period. After Drew Peterson wristed a shot from the point to make it 1-0 at 3:46, Ty Halaburda of the Giants tied it up with a shot in tight at 5:25. Terik Parascak got PG back ahead on the power-play, going top corner in front of the goal at 9:46. Vancouver got it right back at 11:50 from Jaden Lipinski tapping one in from a Cameron Schmidt feed.
In the second period, the Giants opened it up, getting goals from Ty Halaburda at 11:11, Cameron Schmidt at 12:53, and Cayden Cali at 18:17 to make it 4-1. Cougars 2023 first round selection Carson Carels got the Cougars within two after going top shelf from the left circle at 18:47. The Giants responded shortly after, getting a goal from Tyler Thorpe off a pass from Ty Halaburda on a 2 on 1 at 18:17.
In the final 20 minutes, Vancouver added two more goals from Skyler Bruce at 4:19 and Cayden Cali at 14:27. Arjun Bawa got the 4th goal for PG scoring on a breakaway at 14:53. Bawa received a fantastic pass in transition from 2022 signed forward Aiden Foster.
The Cougars will wrap up the weekend tomorrow night when they take on the Victoria Royals at 7:00pm in Port Coquitlam.
SCORING SUMMARY:
PG: Drew Peterson (1), Carlin Dezainde, Oren Shtrom
VAN: Ty Halaburda (1), Cameron Schmidt, Adam Titlbach
PG: Terik Parascak (1), Cayden Glover
VAN: Jaden Lipinski (1), Cameron Schmidt, Aaron Obobaifo
VAN: Ty Halaburda (2), Afam Titlbach, Will Subject
VAN: Cameron Schmidt (1), Mazden Leslie, Skyler Bruce
VAN: Cayden Cail (1), Ethan McEneany, Jakob Oreskovic
PG: Carson Carels (1), Terik Parascak
VAN: Tyler Thorpe (1), Ty Halaburda, Logan Hammett
VAN: Skyler Bruce (1), Mazden Leslie
VAN: Cayden Cail (2), Ethan McEneany
PG: Arjun Bawa (1), Aiden Foster, Kayden Lemire
Western Hockey League Stories from September 9, 2023
- Oil Kings Drop Pre-Season Opener to Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Couagrs Collect First Win of Pre-Season with 5-0 Blanking of Royals - Prince George Cougars
- Wild Nearly Complete Comeback at Home, Fall to Tri-City Saturday 4-2 - Wenatchee Wild
- Firkus, Calvert Power Warriors Past Broncos in Assiniboia - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Raiders Mount Third Period Comeback to Beat Blades 4-3 - Prince Albert Raiders
- Pats Fall to Wheat Kings in Overtime - Regina Pats
- Petr Hands Wheat Kings Weekend Sweep with OT Winner - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Hawks Fall in Tight Contest - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Log Second Pre-Season Win with 3-2 Victory Over Portland Saturday - Spokane Chiefs
- Rebels Veterans to Attend NHL Camps - Red Deer Rebels
- Cougars Tangle with Royals to Wrap up Weekend in Port Coquitlam - Prince George Cougars
- GAME DAY Preview: PRE-SEASON GAME #2 VS LETHBRIDGE - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Pats Shut Out By Wheat Kings 1-0 - Regina Pats
- Jones and Hadland Provide Heroics as Wheat Kings Outlast Pats - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Cougars Drop Pre-Season Opener Against Giants In Port Coquitlam - Prince George Cougars
- Rockets Open Preseason With Loss To Blazers - Kelowna Rockets
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
