
Game Preview: Cougars vs. Americans
February 1, 2025 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars conclude their five-game home stand on Saturday as they take on the Tri-City Americans.
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When: Saturday, February 1
Puck Drop: 6:00 pm
Listen: 94.3 The Goat
Watch: WHL Live
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Cougars Record: 27-15-3-2 (59 Points / 2nd - BC Division - 4th - Western Conference)
Cougars Last Game: A 4-3 win over the Tri-City Americans on Friday, January 31
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Americans Record: 23-19-4-1 (51 Points / 3rd - US Division - 7th - Western Conference)
Americans Last Game: A 4-3 loss to the Prince George Cougars on Friday, January 31
Last Game...
- Prince George allowed a season low 19 shots against in the 4-3 win over the Americans
- Borya Valis secured his 200th career point in the win
- The Cougars used four different goal scorers in the win (Heidt, Foster, Valis, Riche)
King Koehn Climbing
- Alternate captain, 20-year-old, and LA Kings prospect Koehn Ziemmer is closing on 120 career goals in the WHL which would tie alumnus Chase Witala's all-time Prince George Cougar record.
- Ziemmer is currently at 118 goals entering tonight's game.
27 on the Verge of History
- Cougar captain Riley Heidt continues to chase more franchise records. The PG Cougar all-time points and assists leader is closing on the most assists in Cougars history (Victoria and Prince George).
- Heidt enters tonight with 232 assists, just three shy of Mark Morrison's record of 235.
Roster Updates:
- Defenceman Corbin Vaughan has been suspended (TBD) after his game misconduct for charging on Tuesday against Swift Current.
What are we Wearing?
The Cougars will be wearing specialty black and jerseys courtesy of the #CHLDesignYourJersey campaign. These game worn jerseys are live for auction right now and you can bid HERE. The proceeds go to the President's Choice Children's Charity.
What's Next After This Game?
- The Cats hit the road for three games following tonight. The Cougars will battle Tri-City for the fourth and final time this season on Tuesday, February 4th in Kennewick, WA at 7:05 pm.
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Western Hockey League Stories from February 1, 2025
- Chiefs Top Silvertips in 10-3 Rout - Everett Silvertips
- Cougars Claim Third Straight Win with 5-2 Victory Over Tri-City - Prince George Cougars
- T-Birds Take Down Tigers - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Americans Fall To Cougars For Second Straight Night - Tri-City Americans
- Tigers Fall 4-3 to Seattle in Shootout - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Hawks Come Up Short Against Royals On Saturday Night - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Start February with Dominant 10-3 Win Over First Place Silvertips - Spokane Chiefs
- Prince Albert Pulls Away Saturday For 5-2 Win Over Wenatchee - Wenatchee Wild
- Simcoe Sensational As Oil Kings Shut Out Hurricanes - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Warriors Shut Out By Rebels - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Wheat Kings Pull Away, Pats Drop Tight Contest - Regina Pats
- Wheat Kings Close Out Saskatchewan Swing With Win Over Pats - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Game Preview: Cougars vs. Americans - Prince George Cougars
- Game Preview: Game 51 at Seattle Thunderbirds - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Preview: Oil Kings Look to Start February Strong against Hurricanes - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Broncos Close out BC Division Swing in Kelowna - Swift Current Broncos
- Game Day Hub: February 1 vs. Victoria - Portland Winterhawks
- Cougars Allow Season Low 19 Shots in 4-3 Win Over Tri-City - Prince George Cougars
- Rockets Downed by Silvertips - Kelowna Rockets
- Preview: Americans at Cougars - February 1, 2025 - Tri-City Americans
- Discipline Biggest Factor in Giants' Loss to Seattle - Vancouver Giants
- Americans Drop First Of Three Straight Games To Prince George - Tri-City Americans
- Zakreski Nets Two as Winterhawks Fall to Tigers on Friday Night - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Dethrone Victoria with Convincing 5-1 Win over B.C. Leaders - Spokane Chiefs
- Broncos Stumble in Kamloops - Swift Current Broncos
- Tigers Win 12th in a Row - Medicine Hat Tigers
- T-Birds Slay the Giants - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Oil Kings' Comeback Falls Short Against Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Wild Staved off in Saskatoon Friday, 4-2 - Wenatchee Wild
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