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What's up Next for the Cougars - November 16th

November 17, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


PRINCE GEORGE BC - After defeating the Vancouver Giants in front of 4421 fans on Sunday, the Prince George Cougars remain at the top of the BC Division. The Cougars now pack their bags for a two-game road trip against the Victoria Royals, beginning on Friday, November 18th at 7:05 PM.

Riley Heidt was named the WHL's Player of The Week, recording nine points in three games. In the Cougars' last win over Vancouver this past Sunday afternoon, Heidt recorded a hat-trick and was named the game's first star. The Saskatoon, SK product now sits tied for fifth in the WHL in points with 29.

It has only been three games in Cougars colours, but Cole Dubinsky is quickly emerging as a fan favourite since joining the roster. In three games played, Dubinsky has already registered five points, including three goals and two assists. The 20-year-old forward was acquired earlier this month from the Regina Pats in exchange for Zackary Shantz.

Koehn Ziemmer and Hudson Thornton are also on fire. They enter the road trip with points in 11 straight games. The duo has combined for 13 goals and 25 assists in that span.

The Cougars will return home to take on the Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM. The Warriors have had a terrific start to the season, sitting 4th in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors' duo of Jagger Firkus and Brayden Yager have combined for 45 points in the teams' first 19 games of the season. Firkus was drafted in the 2ndround of 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Seattle Kraken while Yager is projected to be a high pick in the first round of the 2023 Draft.

Wednesday night will be Plaid Night at the CN Centre presented by Downtown Prince George. Wear plaid to the game for a chance to win a stay-cation prize pack brought to you by hotels and businesses in downtown Prince George. Visit Downtown PG's concourse kiosk to get plaid toques and bags, by donation, with proceeds going to Community Partners Adjusting Homelessness (CPAH).

On Saturday, November 26th, the Cougars will welcome the 2023 Memorial Cup hosts, Kamloops Blazers to the CN Centre for a 6:00 pm game. The Blazers currently sit in 2nd place behind the Cougars in the BC Division. The Blazers' roster features 6 NHL draft picks that power their fast-paced offense. The last time these two teams met, Ty Young made 48 saves and Hudson Thornton scored two goals to lift the Cougars over the Blazers 4-3 in overtime.

Tickets for all Cougars home games are available online at ticketsnorth.ca, by phone at 236-423-1157 or visit the TicketsNorth box office at CN Centre. Box office hours are 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tuesday-Friday, and 12:00pm to 2nd Intermission on game days.

We can't wait to have you here next week!

See you at the CN!

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