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Cougars Return to Action for Weekend Set Beginning against Kamloops

October 21, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


After eight days of no game action, The Prince George Cougars return to action as they host their division rival Kamloops Blazers at 6:00 pm at the CN Centre. Tonight marks the first of eight meetings between the Cougars and Blazers.

The Cougars are coming off a 5-4 setback to the Kelowna Rockets last Friday night (October 13th) at Prospera Place by a 5-4 score. Zac Funk scored twice in the setback, while Carlin Dezainde and Koehn Ziemmer added singles. Ty Young was charged for the loss in goal, making 20 saves on 25 shots. "I thought we had more emotional involvement in the third period and it really showed," commented Associate Jim Playfair following the loss to Kelowna. "10 games in, it's been a decent start for our group, but I think the next challenge is to recognize that teams are going to be bringing their best effort every night."

The Blazers currently hold a 1-7-2 record ten games into the regular season. They are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers last night at the Sandman Centre.

WELCOME ABOARD MATTEO DANIS:

Earlier this week, the Prince George Cougars acquired forward Matteo Danis from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round selection in the WHL Prospect's Draft. Danis, 18, owned 27 points (12-15-27) in the 2022-2023 season with the Hitmen. The Calgary, AB product has suited up in eight games this season for the Hitmen and has collected two goals in that span. Before his time in the WHL, Danis played with the Calgary Royals U18 program in 2021-2022. He compiled 32 points (11-21-32) in 34 games played.

DECIMAL DOZEN DEZAINDE:

Cougars forward Carlin Dezainde continues his hot start to the 2023-2024 season. The Calgary, AB product enters tonight's game with a ten-game point streak. Dezainde owns 14 points (5-9-14) in his first ten games of the 2023-2024 campaign.

A FUNKY START:

Cougar forward and 20-year-old Zac Funk has been firing on all cylinders, ten games into the 2023-2024 regular season. Funk leads the league in scoring with 21 points in 10 games (10-11-21). Entering tonight's contest against the Kamloops Blazers, Funk has points in five straight games, consisting of six goals and five assists. Funk also leads the Western Hockey League in shots on goal (60) and power-play goals (6).

THE SUPER ROOKIE:

Cougars 17-year-old rookie forward continues to shine in the 2023-2024 season. Parascak, a 4th round selection by PG in 2021, leads all WHL skaters in goals (12) and leads all rookie skaters in goals, points (19), plus-minus (11), and shots on goal (50).

CAPTAIN 150:

Cougars captain Hudson Thornton will suit up for his 150th Western Hockey League game this evening against the Blazers. Throughout his tenure in the WHL, Thornton has accumulated 135 points (40-95-135). In ten games this season, the Cougar blue-liner has compiled two goals and 11 assists.

HOW TO WATCH LISTEN

WHEN: Saturday, October 21st at 6:00pm

WHERE: CN Centre - Prince George, BC

TICKETS: HERE

WATCH: WHL Live

LISTEN: 94.3 The Goat

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