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WHL Prince George Cougars

Cougars Hold on to Defeat Americans 3-2 in Tri-City

January 28, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


KENNEWICK, WA - In a thrilling matchup at the Toyota Center, the Prince George Cougars reclaimed their winning form with a hard-fought 3-2 triumph over the Tri-City Americans on Saturday. The game showcased stellar performances from goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen and goal scorers Zac Funk, Carlin Dezainde, and Borya Valis.

The scoring action kicked off with a power-play goal from the Cougars' Zac Funk, who capitalized on a precise feed from Riley Heidt, finding the back of the net at 8:35 to establish a 1-0 lead. Tri-City responded with Deagan McMillan, equalizing the game at 11:26, leaving the first period deadlocked at one.

Carlin Dezainde wasted no time in the second period, delivering a backhand shot just 50 seconds in to regain the lead for the Cats at 2-1. At 8:18, Riley Heidt and Zac Funk combined forces to set up Borya Valis, extending the lead to 3-1 with Valis's 15th goal of the season. Tri-City's Cash Koch narrowed the gap, scoring his seventh of the season at 16:33 to make it 3-2.

In the third period, Tri-City launched a surge, but Joshua Ravensbergen stood tall in the Cougars' goal, making nine crucial saves to preserve the lead. A noteworthy moment occurred in the final minutes when Bauer Dumanski showcased his defensive prowess, pinning the puck against the boards for nearly 30 seconds, drawing a penalty and securing a power-play advantage for the Cougars.

With this hard-fought victory, the Prince George Cougars improve their season record to 31-14-0-1. The team now looks ahead to a showdown against the Wenatchee Wild, marking the final encounter in the season series, scheduled for tomorrow at 4:00 pm.

FINAL SCORE:

PG: 3 TC: 2

FINAL SHOTS:

PG: 29 TC: 28

POWER-PLAYS:

PG: 1-4 TC: 0-3

GOALTENDERS:

PG: Josh Ravensbergen - 26/28 - 60:00

TC: Lukas Matecha - 226/29 - 60:00

3 STARS:

1.TC: Deagan McMillan (1-1-2)

2.PG: Borya Valis (1-0-1)

3.TC: Cash Koch (1-1-2)

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