WHL Vancouver Giants

Vancouver's Winning Streak Comes to An End in Prince George

Published on October 29, 2011 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Despite outshooting the Prince George Cougars 29-17, the Vancouver Giants had their 4 game winning streak snapped, losing 2-1 to the Cougars Saturday night at the CN Centre. With the victory, the Cougars put an end to their 8 game losing skid.

After a scoreless 1st period, the Cougars opened the scoring shorthanded as Greg Fraser picked off a pass from Marek Tvrdon and beat Jackson Whistle, making his 2nd start of the season, to give the homeside a 1-0 lead. The Giants, who had 5 power plays in the 2nd period, eventually converted as James Henry beat Drew Owsley for his 4th goal of the season and tie the game at 1-1 through 40 minutes.

This game came down to special teams as Neil Manning took at penalty late in the final frame and the Cougars would capitalize; Alex Forsberg potted the game winner on the power play to give Prince George a 2-1 victory. Whistle made 15 saves in net, while Owsley earned first star honours stopping 28 shots. The Giants finished 1- for-7 on the man advantage, while the Cougars went 1-for-3.

The Giants are back in action Tuesday November 1 when they make the trip to Kent, Washington to take on the Seattle Thunderbirds. Game time is 7:05 pm. The pregame show begins at 6:30 pm on AM 650.

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