2026-10-03
PREVIEW: Giants & Vess Clash For 1st Time on Friday - Penticton, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants (2-1-0-0) begin the month of October with a road contest on Friday night against the Penticton Vees (2-2-0-0) at 7:05 p.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre. The Giants are coming off a 4-2 win over Prince George on Sunday afternoon. Vancouver got early contributions from Crosby Mateychuk, Derek Thurston and Mathis Preston, taking a 3-0 lead into the first intermission. In the third period,
vancouvergiants.comFoster Scores Twice, Shore Shines as Cougars top Wheat Kings 3-1 -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC – The Prince George Cougars are back in the win column following an impressive 3-1 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday at the CN Centre. Aiden Foster scored twice in the victory, while Peyton Shore collected his first win as a Cougar, making 29 saves. BOX SCORE In an exciting opening period, the Cougars opened the scoring with a terrific short-handed goal from Aiden Foster. It started with a blocked shot by Corbin Vaughan that sent Foster in on a breakaway. Despite pressure from a Wheat Kings defender, Foster made no mistake, finding the back of the net at 10:49. Prince George’s penalty kill was excellent in the opening frame, while Shore was perfect, stopping all eight shots he faced. In the second, the Wheat Kings generated some terrific chances in the Cougars’ end, but Shore continued his strong play to preserve Prince George’s 1-0 lead. Bran
pgcougars.comGame Preview | Cougars vs Wheat Kings | 10/02/26 -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC – The Prince George Cougars gear up for their lone game of the week as they host the Brandon Wheat Kings in the only meeting of the season series at 7:00 pm. The Cats are coming off a 4-2 setback to the Vancouver Giants on Sunday, September 27th, at the Langley Events Centre. Aiden Foster scored twice, while Peyton Shore made 23 saves on 24 shots in relief for Prince George. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: THE MATCHUP: Cougars 2026-27 Regular Season Record: 1-3-0-0 Wheat Kings 2026-27 Regular Season Record: 2-1-0-0 WHO TO WATCH: COUGARS: #37 Jett Lajoie – Lajoie is one of four Manitoba-born players on the Cougars roster. Lajoie collected his first point of the season against the Vancouver Giants on Sunday. In 2025-26, the Cougars forward scored 21 times. Lajoie is just seven games away from reaching the 200-ga
pgcougars.comBrandon Wheat Kings at Prince George Cougars 10/02 | 2026-27 WHL Highlights -
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youtube.comFoster Scores Twice, Shore Shines as Cougars Top Wheat Kings, 3-1 -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars are back in the win column following an impressive 3-1 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday at... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.comWheat Kings Struggle Offensively in Loss to Cougars -
Despite a very different effort than in their previous game, the result was the same on the scoreboard as the Wheat Kings dropped their second consecu... - WHL Brandon Wheat Kings
oursportscentral.com2026-10-02
Game Preview: Cougars vs Wheat Kings -PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars gear up for their lone game of the week as they host the Brandon Wheat Kings in the only meeting of the ... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.com2026-10-01
Brandon Wheat Kings @ Prince George Cougars — Friday, Oct 2nd -For the latest WHL action, please subscribe to our channel by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button. Breaking news, scores, stats & highlights: http://whl.ca Feeling social? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWHL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernhockeyleague
youtube.comFlames sign Chiefs’ Harrington to entry-level deal -
Photo credit: Keith Webber Chase Harrington of the Spokane Chiefs has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames. A native of Prince George, B.C., Harrington has played in three full WHL seasons and is coming off a season where he had a career-high 28 goals and 57 points. In 195 WHL games, Harrington has scored 54 goals and added 79 assists to go along with eight goals and 11 assists in 29 playoff games. On the international stage, Harrington represented Canada Red at the 2023 U17 World Hockey Challenge, where he scored three goals in seven games. He was selected by the Flames in the second round, 36th overall, of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
chl.ca128 WHL-developed players named to NHL opening night rosters for 2026-27 -
OF ALL PLAYERS ON NHL OPENING NIGHT ROSTERS, 48 PER CENT HAIL FROM THE CHL Calgary, Alta. – NHL Opening Night rosters for the 2026-27 season will feature 128 players developed in the Western Hockey League. Of the 835 players named to NHL Opening Night rosters, 15 per cent come from the WHL, with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) collectively representing 48 per cent of players on NHL Opening Night rosters. Across the entire CHL, a total of 400 players hailing from the WHL, Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), find themselves on NHL Opening Night rosters for 2026-27, including 128 from the WHL, 191 from the OHL, and 82 from the QMJHL. Across the NHL, 24 per c
blazerhockey.com2026-09-30
Post-Game Interview - Derek Thurston Sept. 27 -Giants defenceman Derek Thurston talks about his fight and the team's bounce back effort in a win against Prince George on Sept. 27 at Langley Events Centre.
youtube.comPost-Game Interview - Dennis Emesibe Sept. 27 -
Giants forward Dennis Emesibe shares how it felt to score his 1st WHL goal against Prince George on Sept. 27 at Langley Events Centre.
youtube.comPost-Game Interview - Crosby Mateychuk Sept. 27 -
Giants defenceman Crosby Mateychuk shares how it felt to score his 1st WHL goal against Prince George on Sept. 27 at Langley Events Centre.
youtube.com400 CHL alumni named to NHL Opening Night rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season -
CHL graduates account for 47.9% of NHL Opening Night rosters, with all 32 NHL clubs and 60 of 61 CHL franchises represented As the National Hockey League (NHL) opens its 2026-27 season tonight, 400 graduates of the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) feature on Opening Night rosters. Together, they account for 47.9% of the 835 players listed across all 32 clubs, making the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) the most represented development hockey league in the world. Both totals include players on injured reserve and other non-roster lists. The total includes 191 alumni of the OHL, 128 from the WHL and 82 from the QMJHL. Penguins forward Oliver Okuliar, who played for the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Sherbrooke Phoenix, is included in both the WHL and QMJHL figures but
chl.ca3 Tigers Alumni Named To NHL Opening Night Rosters For 2026-27 -
OF ALL PLAYERS ON NHL OPENING NIGHT ROSTERS, 48 PER CENT HAIL FROM THE CHL Calgary, Alta. – NHL Opening Night rosters for the 2026-27 season will feature 128 players developed in the Western Hockey League. Of the 835 players named to NHL Opening Night rosters, 15 per cent come from the WHL, with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) collectively representing 48 per cent of players on NHL Opening Night rosters. Across the entire CHL, a total of 400 players hailing from the WHL, Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), find themselves on NHL Opening Night rosters for 2026-27, including 128 from the WHL, 191 from the OHL, and 82 from the QMJHL. Across the NHL, 24 per c
tigershockey.comFlames sign forward Chase Harrington to three-year, entry-level contract -
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Chase Harrington to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$1.075 million. The Prince George, B.C., native was named captain of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs for 2026-27, opening his campaign with a goal, two assists The post Flames sign forward Chase Harrington to three-year, entry-level contract appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
lethbridgeherald.com2026-09-28
Mateychuk, Emesibe Score 1st WHL Goals in Giants' Win over Cougars -Langley, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants defeated the Prince George Cougars 4-2 in the second game of a back-to-back on Sunday evening at Langley Events C... - WHL Vancouver Giants
oursportscentral.comHIGHLIGHTS Game 3 – Sept. 27: Vancouver 4 | Prince George 2 -
Full game highlights from the Vancouver Giants' 4-2 win over the Prince George Cougars on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Langley Events Centre.
youtube.comGame Preview | Cougars at Giants | 09/27/26 -
LANGLEY, BC – The Prince George Cougars wrap up their first road swing of the regular season with a visit to the Vancouver Giants. Puck drop is set for 4:00 pm at the Langley Events Centre. The Cats are coming off an 8-0 loss in Seattle last night and will look to earn a weekend split this afternoon. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: THE MATCHUP: Cougars 2026-27 Regular Season Record: 1-2-0-0 Cougars Last Game: 8-0 loss at Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 26 Giants 2026-27 Regular Season Record: 1-1-0-0 Giants Last Game: 4-1 loss at Victoria on Saturday, Sept. 26 WHO TO WATCH: COUGARS: #16 Aiden Foster – The Cougars will look to their veterans to help get them back in the win column, including Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Aiden Foster. Foster returned to the lineup last night for his 200th
pgcougars.comGame Preview | Cougars at Thunderbirds | 09/26/26 -
KENT, WA – The Prince George Cougars begin their first road swing of the regular season with a visit to the Seattle Thunderbirds. Puck drop is set for 6:05 pm at the accesso ShoWare Center. The Cats opened the season with a weekend split against the Penticton Vees at the CN Centre. In their most recent contest, the Cougars fell 5-1. Dmitri Yakutsenak scored Prince George’s lone goal, while goaltender Peyton Shore made 28 saves in his Cougars debut. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: THE MATCHUP: Cougars 2026-27 Regular Season Record: 1-1-0-0 Thunderbirds 2026-27 Regular Season Record: 1-0-0-0 WHO TO WATCH: COUGARS: #15 Corbin Vaughan – The 20-year-old defenceman from Merritt, BC, was named the 32nd captain in Cougars history yesterday. Vaughan enters tonight with 181 WHL games played and remains a steady presence on the blue line. He is in his third
pgcougars.comCougars Fall to Thunderbirds in Seattle, Look to Rebound Sunday -
KENT, WA – It was not the start to the road schedule the Prince George Cougars had hoped for. The Cats fell 8–0 to the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday at the accesso ShoWare Center, marking Prince George’s first loss in Seattle since December 13, 2022. BOX SCORE The opening period featured plenty of physicality and strong goaltending at both ends. Seattle broke through at 18:06 when Brennan Hocher scored following a Thunderbirds faceoff win. Shots were tied 11–11 after 20 minutes. At 5:53 of the second period, Minnesota Wild prospect Kayden Lemire dropped the gloves with 6-foot-7 defenceman Reko Alanko. Lemire landed a couple of right hands before taking Alanko down. Seattle went on to score five times in the period to build a 6–0 lead. With the Thunderbirds ahead 5–0, Alex Levshyn’s night came to an end and Peyton Shore entered the game. Seattle scored on a breakaway just 10 sec
pgcougars.comFoster Scores Twice as Cougars Fall 4-2 to Giants -
LANGLEY, BC – The Prince George Cougars dropped their third consecutive game, falling 4-2 to the Vancouver Giants on Sunday at the Langley Events Centre. Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Aiden Foster provided all of the Cougars’ offence with two goals. Goaltender Peyton Shore was terrific in relief, making 23 saves and allowing just one goal over two periods. BOX SCORE The Cougars had some chances in the opening period but could not solve Giants goaltender Burke Hood. Vancouver scored three times in the frame. Crosby Mateychuk opened the scoring with his first WHL goal at 9:19. Derek Thurston added a power-play goal at 13:46, and Mathis Preston scored on a one-timer during another Giants power play at 15:38 to make it 3-0 after 20 minutes. Shore replaced Alex Levshyn to start the second period and made several big stops for the Cats. Cougars captain Corbin Vaughan
pgcougars.comEight is Enough in T-Birds Shutout Win -
KENT, Wash. – In the fiftieth home opener in franchise history the Seattle Thunderbirds rolled past the Prince George Cougars, 8-0, Saturday at the accesso ShoWare Center as goalie Grayson Malinoski posted his second straight shutout. The Thunderbirds are back on home ice next Friday at 7:05 p.m. when they host the Wenatchee Wild. “Obviously off on the right foot at home,” said head coach Matt O’Dette of the team’s hope opener. “We just wanted to build off last weekend (a 1-0 win in Wenatchee) and have progress and see our identity take shape. I thought we did that. Every guy had a hand in the win.” The Thunderbirds got the only goal they would need late in the first period when Sawyer Mayes won an offensive zone face off and got the puck to Brennan Hocher who blasted home his first WHL goal. “ I came down the wall,” said Hocher of his game winner. “Mayeser won the face off for me and I just ripped the shot on net through a screen.” Seattle pulled away with a five goal second perio
seattlethunderbirds.comPREVIEW: Giants Head to Victoria Saturday to Face Royals -
STORY BY NEVYN YACKEL Victoria, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants (1-0-0-0) play their first road contest of the season tonight against the Victoria Royals (1-0-0-0) at 6:05 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The Giants are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over Kelowna in their home opener last Saturday night. Forward Mathis Preston and goaltender Burke Hood are both back with the Giants following NHL camps and are expected to be in the lineup tonight. Vancouver went 3-0-1-0 in the preseason, including back-to-back wins over Victoria on Sept. 12 and 13 (
vancouvergiants.comRECAP: Royals Top Giants 4-1 In First Game Of Back-To-Back -
STORY BY QUINN TAYLOR Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Royals defeated the Vancouver Giants 4-1 in the Giants' first road game of the season on Saturday night. Royals forward Marek Peroutka gave Victoria the early 1-0 lead and only goal of the first for both teams. In the second period, Savin Virk tipped in a Nolan Stewart shot from the point to give the Royals a 2-0 lead. In the third period, the Giants looked to start a comeback early, when Ethan Armstrong capitalized on a rebound chance in front of the net, to cut the Royals lead to 2-1. Crosby Mateychuk recorded his first career WHL point with an assist on the goal. After killing two penalties in five minutes, the Giants would give up an even strength goal to Virk for his second of the game with 11:37
vancouvergiants.comRECAP: Mateychuk, Emesibe Score 1st WHL Goals in Win Over Cougars -
STORY BY QUINN TAYLOR Langley, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants defeated the Prince George Cougars 4-2 in the second game of a back-to-back on Sunday evening at Langley Events Centre. The Giants came out flying, scoring three times in the opening frame, thanks to goals from Crosby Mateychuk, Derek Thurston and Mathis Preston. Prince George scored shorthanded halfway through the second period to make it 3-1, but Dennis Emesibe potted home his first career WHL goal to give the Giants their three-goal lead back. Prince George scored the only goal in the third, making the final
vancouvergiants.comPrince George Cougars at Vancouver Giants 09/27 | WHL Highlights 2026-27 -
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youtube.comFoster Scores Twice as Cougars Fall 4-2 to Giants -
LANGLEY, BC - The Prince George Cougars dropped their third consecutive game, falling 4-2 to the Vancouver Giants on Sunday at the Langley Events Cent... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.comPrince George Cougars @ Vancouver Giants — Sunday, Sep 27 -
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youtube.comPrince George Cougars @ Vancouver Giants — Sunday, Sep 27 -
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youtube.com2026-09-27
Game Preview: Cougars at Giants -LANGLEY, BC - The Prince George Cougars wrap up their first road swing of the regular season with a visit to the Vancouver Giants. Puck drop is set fo... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.comPrince George Cougars at Seattle Thunderbirds 9/26 | 2026-27 WHL Highlights -
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youtube.comEight Is Enough in T-Birds' Shutout Win -
KENT, Wash. - In the fiftieth home opener in franchise history the Seattle Thunderbirds rolled past the Prince George Cougars, 8-0, Saturday at the ac... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
oursportscentral.comCougars Fall to Thunderbirds in Seattle, Look to Rebound Sunday -
KENT, WA - It was not the start to the road schedule the Prince George Cougars had hoped for. The Cats fell 8-0 to the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturda... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.comPrince George Cougars @ Seattle Thunderbirds — Saturday, Sep 26 -
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youtube.com2026-09-26
Game Preview: Cougars at Thunderbirds -KENT, WA - The Prince George Cougars begin their first road swing of the regular season with a visit to the Seattle Thunderbirds. Puck drop is set for... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.comCougars Name Corbin Vaughan 32nd Captain in Team History - pgcougars.com
2026-09-25
Prince George Cougars name Corbin Vaughan captain for 2026-27 WHL Season -Prince George, B.C., - The Prince George Cougars announced today that 20-year-old defenceman Corbin Vaughan has been named the 32nd Captain in team history. "It has been a great ride here in PG. The culture and the people in this organization have probably helped me the most to take this step in my leadership and have made me who I am today around the rink," said the newly minted captain. Vaughan will make his captaincy debut tomorrow night when the Cougars face the Seattle Thunderbirds at 6:05 p.m. in Kent. Fans can watch the game for free on YouTube. Vaughan enters the contest with 187 games played in the Western Hockey League. 89 of them have been in a Cougar uniform. Vaughan succeeds Bauer Dumanski (2025-26), Riley Heidt (2024-25), Hudson Thornton (2023-24), Ethan Samson (2022-23), Jonny Hooker (2021-22), Jack Sander (2020-21), Josh Maser (2019-20), Josh Curtis (2018-19), Dennis Cholowski (2017-18), Sam Ruopp (2014-17), Troy Bourke (2013-14), Da
whl.caCougars Name Corbin Vaughan 32nd Captain in Team History -
KENT, WA - The Prince George Cougars announced today that 20-year-old defenceman Corbin Vaughan has been named the 32nd Captain in team history."I... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.com2026-09-24
No. 12 Joshua Ravensbergen: Getting ready for the next step -
When the San Jose Sharks drafted Joshua Ravensbergen in the first round of the 2025 draft, it shocked a lot of people. With Yaroslav Askarov, the team’s presumed goaltender of the future, already in the fold, it seemed as though using such a high pick on another goaltender was risky. But General Manager Mike Grier stuck to his game plan — draft the best player available — and he selected Ravensbergen. So far, the plan has paid off in spades. Position: GoaltenderHeight: 6’5”Weight: 190 poundsAge: 19Date of Birth: Nov. 27, 2006Draft Year: 2025 (Drafted 30th overall by the San Jose Sharks)Catches: Right2026-27 Team: Michigan State University (NCAA) In his first season post-draft, Ravensbergen returned to his WHL team, the Prince George Cougars, and improved in almost every category. Wh
fearthefin.com2026-09-21
Cougars Fall to Vees in Rivalry Weekend Finale - pgcougars.com2026-09-20
Cougars Fall to Vees in Rivalry Weekend Finale -PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars suffered their first loss of the young 2026-27 season, falling 5-1 to the Penticton Vees on Saturday at ... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.comVees Bounce Back with Win over Cougars -
Prince George, BC - The Penticton Vees avenged their 4-1 loss on Friday with a 5-1 victory over the Cougars in Prince George on Saturday night.The... - WHL Penticton Vees
oursportscentral.comPenticton Vees at Prince George Cougars 9/19 | 2026-27 WHL Highlights -
Watch highlights from WHL Regular Season action between the Penticton Vees and Prince George Cougars. For the latest WHL action, please subscribe to our channel by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button. Breaking news, scores, stats & highlights: http://whl.ca Feeling social? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWHL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernhockeyleague
youtube.comGame Preview | Cougars vs. Vees | 09/19/26 - pgcougars.com
Cougars Begin Season in Style with 4-1 Win Over Penticton - pgcougars.com
Penticton Vees @ Prince George Cougars — Saturday, Sep 19th -
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youtube.comGame Preview: Cougars vs. Vees -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars conclude Home Opening Rivalry Weekend tonight when they host the Penticton Vees at the CN Centre at 6:00... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.com2026-09-19
Cougars Begin Season in Style with 4-1 Win over Penticton -PRINCE GEORGE, BC -The Prince George Cougars opened the 2026-27 season with a 4-1 win over the Penticton Vees on Friday at the CN Centre.Tre Peck ... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.comPenticton Vees at Prince George Cougars 9/18 | WHL Highlights 2026-27 -
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youtube.comVees Drop Season Opener -
Prince George, BC - The Penticton Vees fell 4-1 at the hands of the Cougars in Prince George on Friday night to open the 2026-27 WHL season.Specia... - WHL Penticton Vees
oursportscentral.comEthan Popowich (D) from CAC Canadians U17 AAA to Prince George Cougars -
Date: 09/19/2026 Player: Ethan Popowich (D) From: CAC Canadians U17 AAA To: Prince George Cougars Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
eliteprospects.comKadric Mujcin (F) from Cariboo Cougars U18 AAA to Prince George Cougars -
Date: 09/19/2026 Player: Kadric Mujcin (F) From: Cariboo Cougars U18 AAA To: Prince George Cougars Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
eliteprospects.comGame Preview | Prince George Cougars vs. Penticton Vees | 09/18/26 - pgcougars.com
Cougars Sign Kadric Mujcin and Ethan Popowich to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements - pgcougars.com
Cougars Sign Kadric Mujcin and Ethan Popowich to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars are excited to announce that Prince George-born forward Kadric Mujcin and defenceman Ethan Popowich have... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.comGame Preview: Prince George Cougars vs. Penticton Vees -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Regular Season has arrived! The Prince George Cougars open the 2026-27 regular season tonight against the Penticton Vees at th... - WHL Prince George Cougars
oursportscentral.com2026-09-17
Cougars Set to Open 2026-27 Season with Home Opening Rivalry Weekend -PRINCE GEORGE, BC – The wait is nearly over. The Prince George Cougars will open the 2026-27 WHL regular season with Home Opening Rivalry Weekend against the Penticton Vees at the CN Centre. The two-game weekend begins Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. and concludes Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. The weekend marks a rematch of the 2026 Western Conference Semifinals, when the Vees eliminated the Cougars in six games. Prince George will have an immediate opportunity to renew the rivalry and begin the new season on home ice. Home Opening Rivalry Weekend is presented by the University of Northern British Columbia, a longtime and valued partner of the Cougars. UNBC will bring more than 200 students to the CN Centre for Saturday night's game.
pgcougars.com2026-09-15
Cougars ‘Shore’ up goaltending lineup in trade with Rebels -Prince George, B.C. — Peyton Shore is bound for the Northern Capital. The Prince George Cougars have traded for the 6-foot-2, 179-pound netminder in a deal with the Red Deer Rebels. In return, the Rebels get a sixth-round pick (from Penticton) in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft. Shore, 18, is preparing for his third season in the WHL. In 2025-26, he posted a 4-12-0-1 record, a 4.71 GAA, an .859 save percentage and one shutout on a Rebels squad that eked into the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. He was named first star of the game with a 35-save shutout against the Brandon Wheat Kings on January 7, 2026, and earned Real Canadian Superstore Save of the Night honours on three occasions. https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/1988488808401174608 The Rebels drafted Shore with the 100th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Coincidentally, Shore debuted with a 38-save victory in a 3-2 win over the Prince George Cougars on November 29,
whl.ca2026 WHL Graduates: Victoria Royals -
The Western Hockey League is celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. Today, we're tipping the crown to the outgoing Victoria Royals veterans. Reggie Newman (F) Hometown: Kamloops, B.C.WHL Career Stats: 289 GP – 56 G-96 A – 152 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Fourth Round, 72nd Overall (Victoria Royals) The career Royal goes out as a captain and one of the highest-tenured players in franchise history. Newman took his first strides as a Royal on October 2, 2021, and netted his first point, an assist in a 6-3 win over the Kelowna Rockets, in his second match. The youngster came away from his rookie season with 15 points (4G-11A) in 57 games, and as his game grew, so did the team's expectations. 202
whl.caTRADE: Rebels acquire draft pick from Cougars -
RED DEER – The Red Deer Rebels have completed a trade today with the Prince George Cougars. The Rebels have acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft from the Cougars in exchange for 2008-born goaltender Peyton Shore. The pick acquired by the Rebels originally belonged to the Penticton Vees. Shore, from Winnipeg, MB, was selected by the Rebels in round five, 100th overall at the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft and appeared in 38 games with the club, posting a 4.22 goals-against-average, .863 save-percentage, two shutouts, and a 11-19-1-1 record.
reddeerrebels.comCougars Acquire Goaltender Peyton Shore from Red Deer -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Prince George Cougars General Manager and Head Coach Mark Lamb announced today that the team has acquired 2008-born goaltender Peyton Shore from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft. Shore, 18, has spent the past two seasons with the Rebels, appearing in 38 games and earning 11 victories. He posted a 7-7-1 record during his rookie campaign in 2024-25 before making 19 appearances last season. Shore stands in at 6'2"and 184 pounds. "We were looking at adding some experience for our goaltending and Peyton came available," said Lamb. Shore was originally selected in the fifth round of the WHL Prospects Draft by the Red Deer Rebels. The Cougars begin the 2026-27 regular season on Friday and Saturday night when they host the Penticton Vees in Home Opening Rivalry Weekend at the CN Centre. You can secure your seats HERE.
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Rebels Acquire Draft Pick from Cougars -RED DEER - The Red Deer Rebels have completed a trade today with the Prince George Cougars.The Rebels have acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2027... - WHL Red Deer Rebels
oursportscentral.comPeyton Shore (G) from Red Deer Rebels to Prince George Cougars -
Date: 09/14/2026 Player: Peyton Shore (G) From: Red Deer Rebels To: Prince George Cougars Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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youtube.comGAME DAY: BLAZERS HOST COUGARS IN FINAL PRESEASON GAME AT 5PM -
The Kamloops Blazers host the Prince George Cougars in their final WHL Preseason at 5:00pm at the Sandman Centre. TICKETS GAME LINE UPS
blazerhockey.comT-Birds Wrap up Preseason -
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Seattle Thunderbirds concluded their preseason schedule with a pair of wins this weekend at the Toyota Center. The T-Birds now turn their attention to the regular season which starts next weekend in Wenatchee against the division rival Wild. With a 4-2 win Friday over Wenatchee and a 3-1 win over the Portland Winterhawks Saturday, the T-Birds wrapped up the preseason schedule with a 5-1 record. “It was a really positive weekend,” said head coach Matt O’Dette of his team’s two wins in Kennewick. “Lots of progress with how we’re playing within our systems. Our identity is starting to take shape.” O’Dette not only praised his players for digesting a lot of information in a short time but also singled out the work of his coaching staff. “Carter (Cochrane), Taylor (Makin) and Brett (Cameron) have done a great job getting the players ready for each game.” Part of preseason is getting each player enough ice time and putting players in different situations. “Between
seattlethunderbirds.comBlades trim roster down to 27 following preseason finale -
Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Blades concluded the 2026 Western Hockey League (WHL) preseason with back-to-back nail-biters against the Prince Albert Raiders and Regina Pats over the weekend. Saskatoon fell 5-4 in overtime on Friday on the road the the Art Hauser Centre against Prince Albert. Trailing 5-1 more than halfway through Saturday's tilt against Regina at SaskTel Centre, the Blades clawed back to tie the game 6-6 and force an extra frame. Regina won the game 7-6 with 59 seconds remaining in overtime. A big part of the near comeback was a five-point performance from 19-year-old winger Kazden Mathies. The third-year Blade scored a hat-trick and added two assists to finish the preseason with six goals and four assists in three games. The Blades kick off WHL Opening Week presented by RE/MAX on the road Friday, Sept. 18 at Assiniboine Credit Union Place against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Puck drop is 6:00 p.m. MT. Saskatoon reassigned
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From Banner Nights to Guelph: 12 Events and Storylines to Circle on the 2026–27 Calendar - Three reigning champions will open the season in celebration. A new generation will take the spotlight. And after more than 2,000 regular-season games across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, three playoff roads will converge in Guelph for the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. The countdown is nearly over. One week from today, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will open the 2026–27 season on Thursday, Sept. 17, before the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL) get underway Friday, Sept. 18. Opening weekend will quickly turn attention to the rafters as the Kitchener Rangers, Chicoutimi Saguenéens and Everett Silvertips raise championship banners. Eight months later, the season will culminate in Guelph, where one team from the WHL, OHL or QMJHL will capture the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota and stand atop major junior hockey.
chl.caNew team, new connections: Blazers bonding during pre-season -
By Dave Dormer Even though he’s lived in North America for the last couple of years chasing his dream of playing pro hockey, Mikhail Cherepanov is still experiencing some cultural firsts. His latest came soon after the 18-year-old Russian import arrived in Kamloops ahead of the Blazers training camp, when he joined his new teammates for an afternoon of baseball. It was his first time playing the sport. “It was a great experience,” he said with a beaming smile after the Blazers won their pre-season opener 4-3 in a shootout over the Penticton Vees. “It was so much fun because all the boys were there. I was a pitcher, then I hit the ball. They tried to explain me all the rules, but I didn’t get it.” Hailing from Yekaterinburg — Russia’s fourth largest city, located 1,600 kilometres east of Moscow in the Ural mountains — Cherepanov played youth hockey there, then moved to New Hampshire, where he played one year of U16 hockey before joining the Mountain Kings in the NAHL last s
blazerhockey.comTigers Lead WHL With 8 Players Attending NHL Training Camps -
Calgary, Alta. — Ninety-one Western Hockey League players have been invited to attend 2026-27 NHL rookie camps and showcases across North America. All 23 WHL clubs will be represented. The 2025 WHL Champion Medicine Hat Tigers lead the way with eight players earning invites, including last season's top two scorers and 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins picks Liam and Markus Ruck and incoming Calgary Flames defensive prospect Mace'o Phillips. The 2026 Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets, 2026 WHL Championship Series finalist Prince Albert Raiders, Portland Winterhawks and Seattle Thunderbirds are all sending six players to the big league, while the Spokane Chiefs and Calgary Hitmen have five each. Twenty-nine NHL teams have invited current WHL skaters to various events, led by the Penguins, Flames and Philadelphia Flyers, who have eight WHL players on their rosters. The Flyers also feature a pair of 2026 WHL Champions in recently drafted
tigershockey.comHurricanes Announce 2026-2027 Promotional Schedule -
LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced their Promotional Schedule for the 2026-2027 regular season which will open with the Dairy Queen Home Opener on Friday, September 18th against the Medicine Hat Tigers at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. The Hurricanes will play a total of 34 regular season home games during the 2026-2027 season. The full promotional schedule includes: Friday, September 18th – vs. Medicine Hat Tigers (7:00pm) – Dairy Queen Home Opener - The Hurricanes will open their historic 40th Anniversary Season against their Highway-3 rivals. The game will include a pre-game tailgate party on the VisitLethbridge.com Arena plaza Friday, September 25th – vs. Red Deer Rebels (7:00pm) – Truth & Reconciliation Night Friday, October 2nd & Saturday, October 3rd – 40th Anniversary Celebration We
lethbridgehurricanes.comFour Cougars Headed to NHL Main Camps -
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Four Prince George Cougars are heading to NHL training camps, as Jett Lajoie, Aiden Foster, Kayden Lemire and Arsenii Anisimov prepare to showcase their talents at the next level. Jett Lajoie — Winnipeg Jets Lajoie earned an invitation from his hometown Winnipeg Jets after participating in the organization’s summer development camp. The Winnipeg, Man. product is coming off a 21-goal campaign in 2025-26 and is poised for another big season in Cougars colours. This marks Lajoie’s first NHL training camp. Aiden Foster — Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Aiden Foster returns to the Sunshine State for his second NHL training camp with the Bolts. Foster was selected by Tampa Bay in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Lloydminster, Alta. product recorded 35 points in 65 games during the 2025-26 season while also accumulating 113 penalty minutes. Foster is entering his fourth season with the Cougars. Kayden Le
pgcougars.comImportant Dates Ahead for the Prince George Cougars -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC – With the 2026-27 season quickly approaching, several important dates are on the horizon for the Prince George Cougars. PRE-SEASON CONTINUES IN QUESNEL The Cougars return to action on Saturday, September 12, when they face the Kamloops Blazers at the West Fraser Centre in Quesnel. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Fans can contact the Cougars office or Quesnel Minor Hockey for ticket information. Prince George will conclude its pre-season schedule on Sunday, September 13, against the Blazers in Kamloops at 5:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on 94.3 The Goat. SEASON KICK-OFF BBQ RETURNS
pgcougars.comCougars Announce Roster Moves | 09/08/26 -
PRINCE GEORGE, BC — The Prince George Cougars announced today that four players have been reassigned from the club’s 2026-27 preseason roster: Dixon Hartwich George Monaghan Carson Janko Tristan Kreich The Cougars return to action Saturday at 5:00 p.m. against the Kamloops Blazers at the West Fraser Centre in Quesnel. For ticket information, contact the Cougars office at tickets@pgcougars.com or call at 250-561-0783. You can also contact Quesnel Minor Hockey for ticket inquiries. Prince George concludes its preseason Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in Kamloops. Fans can listen live on 94.3 The Goat.
pgcougars.comBlades shrink preseason roster to 29 players -
Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Blades went 2-0 last weekend in Western Hockey League (WHL) preseason action. Back-to-back five-goal second periods saw the Blue and Gold down the Swift Current Broncos 7-2 on the road Friday, and beat the Prince Albert Raiders 5-2 on Saturday at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex. Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick Cooper Williams recorded a pair of goals and four assists across both games. The third-year Blade leaves for Leafs Rookie Camp later this week. Fellow 2008-born forward Ben Bowtell scored two goals and an assist in Friday's contest and added an assist against the Raiders. The Yorkton, SK native has four points (2G, 2A) through two preseason games. The Blades are 2-1 with two preseason games remaining. The Bridge City Bunch visit the Art Hauser Centre on Thursday, Sept. 10, for a rubber match against the Raiders. The preseason finale takes place inside SaskTel Centre on Saturday, Sept. 12, against 16-y
saskatoonblades.comSimcoe Shuts Door for Oil Kings in First FedGas Preseason Game -
Tumbler Ridge, B.C. - Deep in the Rocky Mountains of northern British Columbia, Tumbler Ridge welcomed the Edmonton Oil Kings and Prince George Cougars for the first of two games on Friday night as part of the 2026 FedGas pre-season. On this night, it was the Oil Kings earning a dominant 6-0 victory to kick off the pre-season. "We were quite pleased just to see the things that we worked on," said Oil Kings Assistant Coach Devan Praught. "We challenged the guys that when we do something and we teach something that we don't want to have to be going back a few weeks later, back to square one, then we won't be able to layer things on and we saw that translate to the game here today. So very pleased with that." In the first period, Kayson Anderson set the tone with a big hit at his own blue line just under a minute in as teams got their feet under them. It took just over seven minutes though to see a goal and it came from another Oil Kings defenceman as Math
oilkings.caOil Kings Sweep Cougars in Tumbler Ridge in FedGas Pre-Season -
Tumbler Ridge, B.C. - The Edmonton Oil Kings head back to Alberta with two wins after an 8-1 drubbing on Sunday to cap off the two-game FedGas pre-season set in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. against the Prince George Cougars. "Obviously, still being early, there is some stuff you want to clean up," said Oil Kings Assistant Coach Kyle Chipchura. "But from a work standpoint and a competes standpoint we're really happy." After a big 6-0 win on Friday night, the Oil Kings kicked off Sunday's afternoon affair by scoring first, just over two minutes into the game. Matthew Hausers blue line wrist shot found it's way through to give the Oil Kings the early 1-0 lead. Prince George responded though about four minutes later as Jonathon Bitonti tied things for the Cougars. A Oil Kings powerplay only needed 14 seconds to restore the lead for Edmonton as Kayden Stroeder found Jonas Vanicek on the back door with just over 11 minutes to play in the first to make it 2-1. The score
oilkings.caFour Royals Represented Across NHL Prospect Events -
Victoria, B.C. – Four members of the Victoria Royals, Cameron Schmidt (Dallas), Filip Novak (Columbus), Vladimir Proskurin (St. Louis), and Savin Virk (Winnipeg), will be attending NHL prospect events over the next week. Cameron Schmidt is joining the Dallas Stars for their NHL Prospect Games in Detroit, Michigan. Hailing from Prince George, B.C., Schmidt was drafted 94th overall by the Stars in the 3rd round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Schmidt was acquired by the Royals at the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft in a trade with Seattle and finished the 2025-26 campaign as the WHL's top goal scorer, tallying 100 points (51 goals, 49 assists) in 72 games played. Filip Novak is joining the Columbus Blue Jackets for their NHL prospect event. Novak, hailing from Chomutov, Czechia, was drafted 206th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 7th round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Novak was acquired by the Royals from the Lethbridge Hurricanes during the offseason and finished the 2025
victoriaroyals.comGiants Sign Forward McNeil to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
Ladner B.C. – The Vancouver Giants are excited to announce the signing of 2006-born forward Brogan McNeil (Delta, B.C.) to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. McNeil, who just turned 20, was a free agent invite at Giants training camp. The 6-foot-3, 196 lb. forward played last season in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, where he registered 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points in 58 games. He added 76 penalty minutes, splitting his time between the Shawinigan Cataractes and Sherbrooke Phoenix. “Brogan is a power forward who plays fast,” Giants Head Coach and General Manager Michael Dyck said. “
vancouvergiants.comFrom Banner Nights to Guelph: 12 Events and Storylines to Circle on the 2026–27 Calendar by the Canadian Hockey League -
Three reigning champions will open the season in celebration. A new generation will take the spotlight. And after more than 2,000 regular-season games across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, three playoff roads will converge in Guelph for the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. The countdown is nearly over. One week from today, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will open the 2026–27 season on Thursday, Sept. 17, before the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL) get underway Friday, Sept. 18. Opening weekend will quickly turn attention to the rafters as the Kitchener Rangers, Chicoutimi Saguenéens and Everett Silvertips raise championship banners. Eight months later, the season will culminate in Guelph, where one team from the WHL, OHL or QMJHL will capture the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota and stand atop major junior hockey.
guelphstorm.comAndrew Murray (F) from Prince George Spruce Kings to Ogden Mustangs -
Date: 09/11/2026 Player: Andrew Murray (F) From: Prince George Spruce Kings To: Ogden Mustangs Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Kooper Gizowski (F) from Prince George Cougars to Tahoe Knight Monsters -Date: 09/11/2026 Player: Kooper Gizowski (F) From: Prince George Cougars To: Tahoe Knight Monsters Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
eliteprospects.com2026-09-05
Clash of the Kingdoms Game 1 Player to Watch: Cameron Schmidt -Victoria, B.C.- Cameron Schmidt is no ordinary player. So why should he make his Victoria Royals debut in an ordinary game? Fans are expected to turn out in droves to get a first look at the Dallas Stars prospect in his new digs as Victoria battles the OHL powerhouse London Knights in Game 1 of the Clash of the Kingdoms, a two-game preseason series between the WHL and OHL clubs. "It's going to be extremely cool," Schmidt said after morning skate. "I've been
whl.ca2026-09-03
WHL Regular Season games to stream free on YouTube -The WHL remains committed to delivering a premium livestreaming experience for fans.
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