Late Goal Sinks Cougars in 4-3 Battle with Tri-City
Published on October 12, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release
PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars concluded the weekend set with a 4-3 setback to the Tri-City Americans, Sunday afternoon at the CN Centre.
Despite a slow start, the Cougars' power play continued to deliver. Kooper Gizowski hammered a one-timer from the right circle at 9:15 to open the scoring. Tri-City responded with strong pressure, firing 13 shots in the opening period and tying the game when Crew Martinson netted his first WHL goal, beating Josh Ravensbergen at 10:45. The Cougars managed just four shots in the frame, matching a season low. The period also featured a spirited scrap between Jack Finnegan and Ismail Abougouche at 15:08.
In the second period, the Americans took their first lead when David Krcal scored his first of the season at 1:43. Tri-City extended the advantage late in the frame, as Cruz Pavao finished off a 2-on-1 play from Savin Virk at 18:08. The Cougars answered quickly, however, with Carson Carels jamming home a rebound for his second of the season at 19:09. Prince George trailed 3-2 after 40 minutes - the first time they've been behind after two periods this season.
In the third, the Cougars peppered the Americans with shots and found the equalizer when captain Bauer Dumanski blasted a one-timer past Xavier Wendt at 3:20. Prince George continued to press but couldn't find the go-ahead goal. Tri-City capitalized late, as Jakub Vanecek's point shot beat Ravensbergen to give the visitors a 4-3 lead. The Americans held firm in the final minute to secure the victory.
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