Cougars Earn Second Win on US Trip with 6-3 Win in Spokane
December 2, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
SPOKANE, WA - The Prince George Cougars showcased their prowess on the ice with a commanding 6-3 triumph over the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday at the Spokane Arena, marking the second win of their US swing.
The Cougars wasted no time seizing control of the game, with Oren Shtrom igniting the scoreboard just 53 seconds into the match. The momentum continued in the latter half of the opening period, as Zac Funk and Ondrej Becher each found the back of the net at 15:11 and 15:33, respectively. The Cats entered the dressing room with a commanding 3-0 lead after the first 20 minutes.
In the second stanza, the Cougars extended their lead, with Jett Lajoie notching his first WHL goal at 2:19, followed by an Ondrej Becher power-play tally. The Chiefs responded with Owen Martin's Teddy Bear Toss goal at 11:09, momentarily slowing the Cats' momentum. However, the Chiefs managed to narrow the gap with two quick goals late in the period, courtesy of Ben Bonni at 18:52 and Berkly Catton at 19:19. Despite being outshot 13-7 in the second period, the Cougars maintained a 5-3 advantage.
Entering the third period, Matteo Danis solidified the victory for the Cougars, slipping one past Cooper Michaluk at 16:15 which was his first goal as a Prince George Couagr. With this win, the Prince George Cougars became the first team in the WHL this season to achieve the 20-win milestone. The team is poised to wrap up their three-game series in as many nights tomorrow in Portland at 5:00 pm.
FINAL SCORE:
PG 6 SPO 3
FINAL SHOTS:
PG 29 SPO 31
POWER-PLAYS:
PG 1/3 SPO 1/4
GOALTENDING:
PG Ty Young - 60:00 - 28/31 SPO: Cooper Michaluk - 60:00 - 23/29
3 STARS:
1.PG: Ondrej Becher (2-1-3)
2.SPO: Owen Martin (1-0-1)
3.SPO: Connor Roulette (0-2-2)
Western Hockey League Stories from December 2, 2023
- Pats Snap Losing-Streak with 6-5 Shootout Win - Regina Pats
- Halaburda Hat-Trick Powers Giants to 6-3 Win - Vancouver Giants
- Rockets Taken Down by Thunderbirds - Kelowna Rockets
- Wild Stun Hawks in Overtime - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs' Comeback Falls Short as High-Powered Cougars Win 6-3 on Teddy Bear Toss Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Americans Doubled-up by Giants - Tri-City Americans
- Cougars Earn Second Win on US Trip with 6-3 Win in Spokane - Prince George Cougars
- Lindstrom Makes It Rain in Tigers' Teddy Bear Toss Win oOver Prince Albert - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Silvertips Close Out Road Trip with 3-2 Shootout Loss in Red Deer - Everett Silvertips
- Wild Stun Hawks in OT - Portland Winterhawks
- Kykkanen, Rockets Shut out Giants - Kelowna Rockets
- Preview: Americans vs Giants - December 2 - Tri-City Americans
- Preview: Chiefs Host Cougars in Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game Saturday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Day Preview: Game 27 vs Prince Albert - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Cougars Look to Continue Winning Ways into Spokane - Prince George Cougars
- Americans Stuck in a Funk in Loss to Cougars - Tri-City Americans
- Wild Fans Toss Bears, Hats as Wenatchee Trounces Portland Friday, 8-3 - Wenatchee Wild
- Rockets Shut Down Giants - Vancouver Giants
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.
Other Recent Prince George Cougars Stories
- Carson Carels Named to Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team Selection Camp
- Former Captain Hudson Thornton Joining University of Saskatchewan Huskies
- Future Cougars Making Noise: Entire 2025 Draft Class Invited to U16 Camps
- Cougars, Spirit of the North Announce Spirit of Healthy Kids Winners
- Cougars Sign Brock Souch to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement
