Game Preview: Round 1, Game 4 at SPO
WHL Prince George Cougars

Game Preview: Round 1, Game 4 at SPO

Published on April 1, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


SPOKANE, WA - The Prince George Cougars look to punch their ticket to the Western Conference semi-finals tonight for the third time in the last four years. The Cats battle the Spokane Chiefs in Game 4 with the Cougars leading the series 3-0.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 1

PUCK DROP: 7:05 pm

Prince George Cougars Roster Breakdown (Birth Year):

2005-born players (3) - Dumanski, Gizowski, Seitz

2006-born players (7) - Souch, Ashe, Parascak, Vaughan, Ravensbergen, Levshyn, Sobry

2007-born players (6) - Foster, Yakutsenak, Shurgot, Lajoie, Anisimov, Fisher

2008-born players (7) - Kozicky, Lemire, Finnegan, Cahill, Carels, Johnston, Funk

2009-born players (2) - Hajt, Wotherspoon

Spokane Chiefs Roster Breakdown (Birth Year):

2005-born players (3): Oremba, Petr, Wormald

2006-born players (8): Rebman, Vielliard, Howell, Armstrong, McIsaac, Mayes, Sarkenov, Hughes

2007-born players (5): Schoettler, Martin, Perreault, Harrington, Buckley

2008-born players (6): Sparks, Saunderson, Gillespie, Harris, Sather, Esler

2009-born players (5): Burcar, McIntyre, Zasada, Roberts, Mattern

The Series So Far:

Game 1: Brock Souch scored twice and compiled four points to help the Cougars to a 6-3 win. The Cats were down 3-1 and then scored five unanswered tallies.

Game 2: Josh Ravensbergen was the difference, making 43 saves to give the Cougars a 3-2 victory and help hold serve on home ice.

Game 3: Arsenii Anisimov delivered the overtime heroics in Game 3 with a power-play goal to five Prince George a 3-2 win.

Marching On:

The Cougars enter tonight's game with wins in 11 consecutive games, dating back to the regular season

Prince George owned a perfect 11-0 record in the month of March

"We're a real team," said GM & Head Coach Mark Lamb at Morning skate. "We got a real good group that's hard to play against. The consistency, the depth, and the buy-in has been huge and it's a big reason why we are playing so well."

The Russian Rocket:

Fresh off an OT winner in Game 3, Arsenii Anisimov has proven to be vital for the Cougars in their success

Entering Game 4, Anisimov owns three points in three games and has also been named the first star in two of three contests

"Arsenii has played unbelievable," said Lamb. "With Carels not in the lineup, we are asking a lot from him and he's playing his best hockey. He's a real motivated kid as we all know and this couldn't happen to a better guy."

Chasing History:

Cougars goaltender and San Jose Sharks prospect Josh Ravensbergen continues to deliver in the Prince George goal. The league's wins and save percentage leader enters Game 4 with a 3-0 record this post-season, while sporting a 2.32 goals against average and a .926 save percentage.

Entering tonight, Ravensbergen owns 14 playoff wins and is three shy or surpassing alumnus Scott Myers who won 16 playoff games.

In Ravensbergen's playoff career, he is 14-5-2, along with a 2.55 goals against average and a .918 save percentage

Where to Watch Every Road Playoff Game:

You can watch every Cougars road playoff game for FREE on Victory +. You can also listen live on 94.3 The Goat. The pre-game show begins at 6:40 with play-by-play at 7:05 pm.

What's Next After This Game:

Next Game: Thursday, April 2 | Round 1, Game 5 (if necessary) at Spokane | 6:05 p.m.

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