PREVIEW: Cougars Aim to take 3-0 Series Lead in Spokane
SPOKANE, WA – Tonight, in Spokane, the Prince George Cougars battle the Spokane Chiefs in Game 3 of the best-of-seven Western Conference Quarter Final. The Cats lead the series 2-0.
The Prince George Cougars took a 2-0 series lead in their Western Conference Quarter-Final series after a 7-4 victory over the Spokane Chiefs, on Saturday at the CN Centre. Seven different Cougars scored, and 15 found the scoresheet. Josh Ravensbergen picked up the victory in goal, making 26 saves.
PG GOAL SCORERS: Dowhaniuk, Shtrom, Becher, Foster, Dezainde, Kmec, Parascak
GOALIE: Ravensbergen – 26/30 (.866)
PP: 1/6
PK: 3/4
COUGARS LAST FIVE RESULTS, Record: 5-0-0-0
DATE | RESULT | GWG | PG GOALIE | OPP. GOALIE |
March 17, 2024 | PG [6] at VAN [3] | Funk | Ravensbergen | Hutchison |
March 22, 2024 | PG [9] at KAM [2] | Shtrom | Young | Edmonstone/Sanche |
March 23, 2024 | PG [5] vs KAM [2] | Becher | Ravensbergen | Sanche |
March 29, 2024 | PG [6] vs SPO [1 (G1] | Parascak | Ravensbergern | Cowan |
March 30, 2024 | PG [7] vs SPO [4] [G2] | Dezainde | Ravensbergen | Cowan/Michaluk |
COUGARS UPCOMING SCHEDULE
DATE | TIME (PDT) | OPPONENT | VENUE |
April 2, 2024 | 7:05 pm | Game 3 – at Spokane | Spokane Memorial Arena |
April 3, 2024 | 6:35 pm | Game 4 – at Spokane | Spokane Memorial Arena |
April 5, 2024 (If NEC) | 7:05 pm | Game 5 – at Spokane | Spokane Memorial Arena |
April 8, 2024 (If NEC) | 7:00 pm | Game 6 – at Prince George | CN Centre |
April 10, 2024 (If NEC) | 7:00 pm | Game 7 – at Prince George | CN Centre |
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Dec. 2/2023 – at Spokane (6-3 PG)
Jan. 26/2024 – at Spokane (4-3 SPO)
Mar. 1/2024 – at Prince George (5-4 SPO/OT)
Feb. 16/2024 – at Prince George (5-4 PG/OT)
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE – PG vs SPO
Mar. 29/2024 – at Prince George (6-1 PG)
Mar. 30/2024– at Prince George (7-4 PG)
Apr. 2/2024 – at Spokane
Apr. 3/2024 – at Spokane
Apr. 5/2024 – at Spokane* (If NEC)
Apr. 8 – at Prince George * (If NEC)
Apr. 10 – at Prince George * (If NEC)
2024 PLAYOFFS STATS LEADERS
Goals (4): Terik Parascak
Assists (5): Riley Heidt
Points (5): Riley Heidt
Plus/Minus (+4): Riley Heidt
2023-2024 PLAYOFF GOALTENDING LEADERS
Wins (2): Joshua Ravensbergen Save % (.909): Joshua Ravensbergen Goals Against Average (2.50) – Joshua Ravensbergen Shutouts (0): Joshua Ravensbergen, Ty Young
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PLAYOFF HISTORY vs. SPOKANE
1997 Conf. Semi Finals (PG Wins 3-0)
1998 Conf. Semi Finals (SPO Wins 3-1)
2000 Conference Finals (SPO Wins 4-1)
WHO’S HOT
Ondrej Becher has points in 21 consecutive games (14-27-41) (Incl. Reg Season) Zac Funk has points in 16 consecutive games (16-19-35) (Incl. Reg Season) Riley Heidt has points in 10 of 11 games (5-17-22) Hudson Thornton has points in 7 of last 8 games (3-9-12) (Incl. Reg Season) |
TONIGHTS STORYLINES & STATS
TONIGHT: The Cougars enter Game 3 with a chance to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Quarter-Finals. PG finished 49-15-1-3 record (102 points) in the regular season which has won the BC Division and Western Conference. The Cats finished 25-7-1-1 at home and 24-8-0-2 on the road this season.
SUPER ROOKIE: After scoring four times in two playoff games on the weekend, Terik Parascak has been named the WHL’s Rookie of the Week for the sixth time. Additionally, the Lethbridge, AB native was crowned the WHL’s Rookie of the Month for March. Parascak finished March with 13 goals and 11 assists in 12 games.
The Super Rookie strikes again!
For the third time this season, Terik Parascak is the WHL's Rookie of the Month!@PGCougars | #NHLDraft
— The WHL (@TheWHL) April 1, 2024
HEY NOW, YOU’RE AN ALL-STAR: The BC Division’s first and second all-star teams featured six Prince George Cougars. Zac Funk, Riley Heidt, and Hudson Thornton cracked the first all-star team while Viliam Kmec, Terik Parascak, and Joshua Ravensbergen were named to the second team.
"It doesn't matter who you play with. We try to win"
A determined Borya Valis chats this morning ahead of Game 3 tomorrow in Spokane.#WHLPlayoffs • #ForTheNorth pic.twitter.com/93j63KpI7K
— xy – Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) April 1, 2024
Nicholas McLennan and his line were crucial in Game 2's victory.
He chats ahead of Game 3 tomorrow.#WHLPlayoffs • #ForTheNorth pic.twitter.com/gcaRhnM2ni
— xy – Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) April 1, 2024
Assistant Coach Carter Rigby chats ahead of Game 3 tomorrow night!#WHLPlayoffs • #ForTheNorth pic.twitter.com/CXtD6FtUTx
— xy – Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) April 1, 2024
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN
WHEN: Tuesday, April 2nd– 7:05 pm
WHERE: Spokane Arena – Spokane, WA
LISTEN: 94.3 The Goat
WATCH: WHL Live