WHL Prince George Cougars

Summary of Cougars Community Involvement

Published on March 4, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars are very proud of their involvement in the community. Part of the team's mission as an organization is to provide good citizenry off the ice; the players have lived up to that mission in 08/09. Below is a summary of activities the Cougars have participated in, and of organizations supported through game promotions, during the 2008/2009 season.

Past Player Appearances

Sunday, September 7th- Big Brothers Big Sisters of PG ATV Raffle, 3 players

Saturday, September 13th- Prince George Farmer's Market, 13 players

Saturday, September 13th- Canadian Tire (in support of BBBS), 11 players

Sunday, September 14th- SPCA Paws for a Cause, entire team

Tuesday, September 16th- Boston Pizza Captains Luncheon, 3 players

Wednesday, September 24th- Canadian Blood Services Interior Drive for Life Launch, 3 players

Thursday, October 2nd- Prince George Chateau (to play bean-bag baseball), 6 players

Sunday, October 5th- Meet the Pack game, entire team

Tuesday, October 28th- Tim Hortons Kids Club event at CN Centre, entire team

Thursday, October 30th- Hockey Yes Tobacco No event, 2 players

Thursday, October 30th- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at Ron Brent Elementary, 8 players

Sunday, November 23rd- Spirit of the North Festival of Trees Brunch, entire team

Monday, November 24th- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at Springwood Elementary, 6 players

Thursday, November 27th- Tim Hortons Kids Club event at Prince George Airport, 5 players

Tuesday, December 2nd- Prince George Youth Custody Centre (to play floor hockey), 5 players

Wednesday, December 3rd- Harwin Elementary (to play floor hockey), 6 players

Sunday, December 7th- Boston Pizza Bucks for Big Brothers Big Sisters, 16 players

Tuesday, December 9th- Carolling at Jubilee Lodge, entire team

Tuesday, December 16th- Salvation Army Christmas Kettles, entire team

Tuesday, January 13th- Cougars Open House, entire team

Wednesday, January 14th- Contractors Day at Home Depot, 6 players

Wednesday, January 14th- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at Harwin Elementary, 8 players

Sunday, January 18th- Ramada Cougars Brunch, entire team

Monday, February 2nd- Tim Hortons Kids Club event at Canadian Tire and Fatburger, 4 players

Monday, February 2nd- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at Malaspina Elementary, 6 players

Saturday, February 7th- CCFPG Festival d'Hiver at Franco-Nord School, 2 players

Saturday, February 7th- Home Depot Coaching Clinic & Minor Hockey practice, 4 players

Wednesday, February 11th- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at Ron Brent Elementary, 4 players

Thursday, February 19th- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at Austin Road Elementary, 8 players

Tuesday, February 24th- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at St Mary's School, 8 players

Wednesday, February 25th- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at Buckhorn School, 8 players

Thursday, February 26th- Season Ticket Holder Party at Two Rivers Gallery, entire team

Sunday, March 3rd- Home Depot Backyard Rink game, 5 players

Monday, March 2nd- Tim Hortons Kids Club event at 94x and The Wolf, 3 players

Upcoming Player Appearances

Monday, March 9th- Scotiabank Breakaway for Books at Southridge Elementary, 8 players

Schools Visited

Austin Road Elementary

Buckhorn Elementary

Harwin Elementary

Malaspina Elementary

Ron Brent Elementary

Springwood Elementary

Southridge Elementary

St Mary's Catholic School

Number of Classes Visited

31

Groups Supported Through Game Promotions and Kiosks

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George

Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Canadian Cancer Society

Canadian Kidney Foundation

Canadian Mental Health Association

Carrier Sekani Family Services

Le Cercle des Canadiens-francais

CIBC Run for the Cure

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The Exploration Place

Huble Homestead

Operation Red Nose

PGNAETA

Prince George Community Policing

Prince George Farmer's Market

Prince George Minor Hockey Association

Prince George Regional Hospital Paeds Unit

Prince George Women's Recreational Hockey League

Rotary Yellowhead of Prince George

Royal Canadian Sea Cadets

The Salvation Army

SPCA

Spirit of the North

Two Rivers Gallery

UNBC Medieval Club

Yalenka Ukrainian Dancers

Groups Supported Through CN Community Ticket Program

BC Paraplegic Society

Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Cancer Society

Carrier Sekani Family Services

Elizabeth Fry Society

Northern Health

Operation Red Nose

PGNAETA

PGRH Paeds Unit

Positive Living North

Prince George Council of Seniors

Prince George Secondary School

Springwood Elementary

St. Patrick's House Society

Schools Supported Through ‘Adopt A School' Program

Ecole Austin Road

Foothills Elementary

Heritage Elementary

Peden Hill Elementary

Pinewood Elementary

Ron Brent Elementary

Westwood Elementary

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