Game Preview: Cougars at Giants
WHL Prince George Cougars

Game Preview: Cougars at Giants

Published on September 27, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


LANGLEY, BC - The Prince George Cougars wrap up their first road swing of the regular season with a visit to the Vancouver Giants. Puck drop is set for 4:00 pm at the Langley Events Centre.

The Cats are coming off an 8-0 loss in Seattle last night and will look to earn a weekend split this afternoon.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

THE MATCHUP:

Cougars 2026-27 Regular Season Record: 1-2-0-0

Cougars Last Game: 8-0 loss at Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 26

Giants 2026-27 Regular Season Record: 1-1-0-0

Giants Last Game: 4-1 loss at Victoria on Saturday, Sept. 26

WHO TO WATCH:

COUGARS:

#16 Aiden Foster - The Cougars will look to their veterans to help get them back in the win column, including Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Aiden Foster. Foster returned to the lineup last night for his 200th career WHL game. He recorded 35 points in 65 games in 2025-26.

#37 Jett Lajoie - The 19-year-old from Winnipeg, MB, is in his fourth season with the Cougars and is looking for his first points of the season. Lajoie is closing in on 200 career WHL games after scoring more than 20 goals last season.

GIANTS:

#27 Mathis Preston - It was a big summer for the Penticton, BC, product, who was selected in the second round of the NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. Preston is looking for his first goal of the young 2026-27 season. An injury sidelined him for several weeks last year, limiting him to a combined 46 games with the Giants and Spokane Chiefs. He recorded 12 points in 10 games with Vancouver.

#22 Joe Iginla - Iginla also had a memorable summer, hearing his name called by the Calgary Flames in the third round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Acquired by the Giants last season, he is now in his first full season with the club. Iginla recorded 10 points in 22 games with Vancouver in 2025-26.

TONIGHT'S DETAILS:

Puck Drop: 4:00 pm

Opponent: Vancouver Giants

Venue: Langley Events Centre

Watch: YouTube

Radio: 94.3 The Goat

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