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The Prince George Cougars are a junior hockey team. Based in Prince George, British Columbia, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.

North Dakota-Bound Carels Could Return to Cougars

June 2, 2026 - There are 317 kilometres of highway between Cypress River, Man., the hometown of Carson Carels, and Grand Forks, N.D., where he's signed to play hockey next season for the University of North Dakota. That shaves about 20 hours of steady driving time to connect from his current home on the farm in southern Manitoba to Prince George, Carel's hockey home for the past two seasons with the Cougars. If his new NCAA address comes into play next season that 2 1/2-hour trip will make it a lot easier for his parents, Ryan and St... Full Story

Carels and Lemire in Buffalo for 2026 NHL Scouting Combine

June 1, 2026 - PRINCE GEORGE, BC - Carson Carels and Kayden Lemire are two of 90 prospects that are in Buffalo, NY for the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine. The Combine, which will run June 1-6, provides the 32 NHL teams with physical and medical assessments of the top prospects ahead of the 2026 draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo June 26-27. There will be 56 forwards, 29 defensemen, and five goalies attending the combine. All are listed in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings of North American and International skaters and goaltenders. ... Full Story

Carson Janko Signs WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

May 29, 2026 - PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars are pleased to announce the signing of forward Carson Janko (2010) to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Janko was originally selected by the Cougars eighth overall in the 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The Highland Village, Texas product spent the 2025-26 season with the Dallas Stars Elite 16U AAA program, where he registered 34 points (10G-24A) in 50 games played. "Carson signing a Development Agreement is a big step and a testament to where our organization i... Full Story

Cougars Sign William Thompson to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

May 26, 2026 - PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars have signed 2011-born forward William Thompson to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. Thompson was the Cougars' first selection in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft (2nd Round, 41st Overall). The 6-foot-1, 162-pound forward spent the 2025-26 season with the North Shore Warriors U15 Prep program, serving as team captain. In 50 games, he recorded 23 goals and 27 assists for 50 points, along with 46 penalty minutes. He also added seven points (3G, 4A) in thr... Full Story

• North Dakota-Bound Carels Could Return to Cougars - June 2, 2026
  
• Carels and Lemire in Buffalo for 2026 NHL Scouting Combine - June 1, 2026
  
• Carson Janko Signs WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - May 29, 2026
  
• Cougars Sign William Thompson to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - May 26, 2026
  
• Former Cougars Set to Battle in ECHL Eastern Conference Final - May 21, 2026
  
• William Thompson Excited for Future with the Prince George Cougars - May 13, 2026
  
• Cougars Select 10 Players in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft - May 7, 2026
  
• Cougars Select William Thompson 41st Overall in 2026 WHL Draft - May 7, 2026
  
• Cougars Sign 2007-Born Forward Tre Peck to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement - May 5, 2026
  
• 2026 Prince George Cougars WHL Prospects Draft Preview - May 4, 2026
  
• 2025-2026 Prince George Cougars Awards: Michael Fogolin Memorial Award (Player's Choice Award): Bauer Dumanski - May 1, 2026
  
• 2025-2026 Prince George Cougars Awards: Troy Bourke Award (Offensive Player of the Year): Terik Parascak - May 1, 2026
  
• 2025-2026 Prince George Cougars Awards: Brett Connolly Award (Rookie of the Year): Dmitri Yakutsenak and Brock Souch - April 30, 2026
  
• Cougars Netminder Ravensbergen Awarded Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as WHL Goaltender of the Year for 2025-26 - April 30, 2026
  
• Dominant Season Earns Ravensbergen WHL Goaltender of the Year - April 30, 2026
  
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Prince George Cougars defenceman Carson Carels (Hockey Canada)
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League: Western Hockey League
Home: Prince George, British Columbia
Website: Prince George Cougars site
Schedule: Full Prince George Cougars Schedule
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Sun., Apr 19	L	Penticton 3 at Prince George 2 (Playoff Gm. 6)	Final
Fri., Apr 17	L	Prince George 0 at Penticton 1 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Wed., Apr 15	L	Penticton 5 at Prince George 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Tue., Apr 14	L	Penticton 5 at Prince George 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., Apr 11	W	Prince George 6 at Penticton 2 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., Apr 10	W	Prince George 4 at Penticton 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
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• Prince George mayor loses bet, goes on date' with Penticton Vees mascot - WHL Penticton Western News (May 5)
  
• Bet between mayors leads to Penticton Vees mascot on a 'date' with Prince George mayor - WHL Kamloops This Week (May 5)
  
• Terik Parascak joins Hershey Bears after final WHL season concludes - WHL RNMB (April 30)
  
• Penticton Vees advance in playoffs after clawing back victory from Prince George Cougars - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 20)
  
• Penticton Vees push Prince George Cougars to the brink with Game 5 win - WHL Penticton Western News (April 18)
  
• Penticton Vees take edge over Prince George Cougars in Game 5 of WHL playoffs - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 18)
  
• Prince George Cougars fined, player suspended after chaotic game vs. Penticton - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 17)
  
• Frustrated fans toss debris on ice at WHL playoff game in Prince George - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 17)
  
• Penticton Vees post another win in WHL playoffs after chaotic game - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 16)
  
• Penticton Vees battle back for a much-needed win in Prince George - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 15)
  
• Penticton Vees face heavy loss against Prince George Cougars in second playoff matchup - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 12)
  
• Penticton Vees drop first playoff game in round two against Prince George Cougars - WHL Kamloops This Week (April 11)
  
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