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Game Preview: Prince George Cougars vs. Vancouver Giants (Game #18)

November 12, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


PRINCE GEORGE BC - The Prince George Cougars return home and look to get back in the win column, as they host the Vancouver Giants tonight at 6:00 at the CN Centre.

When: Saturday, November 12, 2022

Puck Drop: 6:00 PM

Listen: 94.3 The Goat

Watch: WHL Live

Current Record: 9-8-0-0 (18 Points, 1st, BC Division)

Cougars Last Game: An 8-6 loss to the Kelowna Rockets on November 9th

Giants Record: 6-7-2-2

Giants Last Game: A 4-3 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on November 4th

NEWS & NOTES:

Last Time Out: The Cougars rallied all night long but fell short to the Kelowna Rockets in an 8-6 barn burner at Prospera Place. Chase Wheatcroft and Koehn Ziemmer continued their scoring streaks, finding the back of the net twice, while also getting singles from Noah Boyko and Cole Dubinsky.

Who's Hot: Chase Wheatcroft has been a goal scoring machine in the last four games. The 20-year-old from Calgary, AB has found the back of the net seven times in the last four contests. Wheatcroft recently earned his 100th career WHL point on Wednesday against the Rockets. Koehn Ziemmer and Hudson Thornton enter tonight's game against the Giants with points in eight straight games. Ziemmer currently leads the WHL in goals with 15. Riley Heidt is coming off a massive performance on Wednesday also, collecting four assists. Heidt enters tonight with eight points in his last three games (1G 7A)

On The Other Side: The Giants under Michael Dyck this season are 6-7-2-2. Forward Samuel Honzek leads the way with 21 points in 17 games. Goaltender and Vegas Golden Knights 2021 5th round pick Jesper Vikman has gotten the bulk of the starts for Vancouver. The 20 year old netminder from Sweden sports a 5-5-0-1 record in 11 games played with a 3.33 goals against average and a .903 save percentage.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

What Are We Wearing? The Cougars are slated to wear their red uniforms tonight.

Community Heroes Night: The Cougars will be honouring Community Heroes and First responders all weekend long. Tonight's game sponsor is Coastal Gaslink.

AFTER TONIGHT:

The Cougars wrap up the two game set with the Giants tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 PM.

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