• Game 1: Terik Parascak scored compiled three points and Josh Ravensbergen made 34 saves to help the Cats to a 4-1 win.
• Game 2: Terik Parascak and Jett Lajoie both scored twice in a 6-2 win. The Cougars exploded for four goals in the first frame.
• Game 3: Brady Birnie’s two third period goals helped Penticton t a 5-3 win at CN Centre.
• Game 4: The Vees used three power-play goals in the final minutes to defeat Prince George 5-2.
• Game 5: Despite a marvellous outing from Josh Ravensbergen, the Cats did all 1-0 at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

• Despite being down 3-2 going into tonight, Josh Ravensbergen has been no short of outstanding.
• Ravensbergen owns a .920 save percentage in the 2026 WHL Playoffs.

• It is simple tonight for the Prince George Cougars. Win a game, and force Game 7 on Tuesday in Penticton.
• It marks the third straight season the Cougars have a played a Game 6 at home when facing elimination.
• The Cougars are 1-1 in those contests.
• "We are very excited for this opportunity for sure," said GM and Head Coach Mark Lamb. "Game 6, second round, we're going to have a crazy crowd and I can't wait."
• The Cougars are without Aiden Foster tonight who serves the final game of his two game suspension.

• Game 1: Terik Parascak scored compiled three points and Josh Ravensbergen made 34 saves to help the Cats to a 4-1 win.
• Game 2: Terik Parascak and Jett Lajoie both scored twice in a 6-2 win. The Cougars exploded for four goals in the first frame.
• Game 3: Brady Birnie’s two third period goals helped Penticton t a 5-3 win at CN Centre.
• Game 4: The Vees used three power-play goals in the final minutes to defeat Prince George 5-2.

• Road teams have won all games in this Western Conference Semi-Final thus far
• The Cougars will be without Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Aiden Foster for the next two games
• Foster was assessed a two-game suspension for his hitting to the head major in Game 4
• "We have guys that are itching to get in," said Mark Lamb. "This is where our depth is going to come in. You never know when you're going to have to be ready. You have to be physically and mentally ready to get in there and sure enough that's where we are at."

• The Vees are coming off two wins in Prince George as they return back to the South Okanagan Events Centre.
• The Vees power-play broke out in Game 4, finishing 4-8 with three of them coming in the final five minutes.
• "I think everyone is roaring to go tonight," said Vees Head Coach Fred Harbinson. "We're down to a best of three, so for us, we are playing with house money a little bit."

Prince George generated its offence early, with Lee Shurgot and Kooper Gizowski scoring just 12 seconds apart late in the first period to give the Cougars momentum.

Penticton opened the scoring at 8:21 of the first when Louis Wehmann fired a shot that changed direction off a Cougar and past goaltender Josh Ravensbergen to make it 1–0. The Cougars answered in electric fashion on the power play at 16:38, when Gizowski wired home the equalizer. Just 12 seconds later, Shurgot gave Prince George the lead, helping the Cats carry a 2–1 advantage through the opening frame.

The second period turned physical and costly. Aiden Foster was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct for elbowing, and the Vees capitalized on the extended power play when Ryden Evers scored at 6:24. The Cougars were shorthanded for 11 minutes in the period but limited the damage to just the single goal, sending the game to the third period tied 2–2.

In the third, Prince George came out strong and at one point outshot Penticton 10–3. However, the momentum shifted dramatically at 14:10 when Corbin Vaughan received a five-minute major and game misconduct for a hit to the head. A subsequent penalty put the Cougars down two men for a full two-minute 5-on-3, and the Vees took full advantage. Nolan Stevenson scored his second of the playoffs at 15:44 before Penticton added two more power-play goals to pull away for the 5–2 final.

With the series now tied 2–2, a Game 6 at the CN Centre on Sunday, April 19 is guaranteed. Tickets are available NOW.

Game 5 of the best-of-seven series goes Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, with puck drop set for 7:05 p.m

• Game 1: Terik Parascak scored compiled three points and Josh Ravensbergen made 34 saves to help the Cats to a 4-1 win.
• Game 2: Terik Parascak and Jett Lajoie both scored twice in a 6-2 win. The Cougars exploded for four goals in the first frame.
• Game 3: Brady Birnie's two third period goals helped Penticton t a 5-3 win at CN Centre.

• Despite the setback last night, the Cougars have played some terrific hockey on home ice and will look to do so tonight.
• Entering Game 4 and dating back to the Regular Season, the Cougars have won 11 of their last 12 games at home.
• In the regular season, the Cats won 22 times which led the BC Division.

• Once again, Josh Ravensbergen continues to help his team give them a chance to win.
• Despite allowing four goals on 29 shots, the San Jose Sharks prospect made some big stops in big spots in the game to keep his team right in the game.
• Ravensbergen is the franchise leader in playoff wins with 17.

• After being disappointed with their performances in Games 1 and 2, the Vees came out with a much better effort in Game 3.
• It was a big night for the line of Louis Wehmann, Matteo Danis, and Brady Birnie as the trio combined for eight points in the win yesterday.
• AJ Reyelts picked up his first win of the series, making 18 saves.

• You can secure your seats for Game 4 at the CN Centre HERE.

• The Cougars will hit the road for Penticton to take on the Vees in Game 5 at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday at 7:05 pm.

For the third straight game, Prince George opened the scoring. Aiden Foster capitalized on a power-play breakaway at 16:20 of the first period to give the Cougars the early lead. The Cats doubled their advantage late in the frame when Foster’s strong individual effort set up Brock Souch, who tapped home a pass in tight at 18:51 to make it 2–0 after 20 minutes.

Penticton responded in the second period with two goals just 10 seconds apart. Former Cougar Matteo Danis scored his first of the playoffs at 13:40, and Seattle Kraken prospect Ryden Evers followed quickly with a wrist shot from the right circle to tie the game at 2–2. The score remained even through two periods.

The Vees grabbed their first lead of the series in the third period, converting on a 2-on-1 as Brady Birnie buried his fourth of the post-season at 12:15 to make it 3–2. Prince George answered at 15:47 when Dmitri Yakutsenak shoveled home his third of the playoffs to even the score at 3–3.

However, Penticton regained the lead late. Louis Wehmann threaded a pass to Birnie at the back door, and he slid home his second of the night at 18:07, which stood as the game-winner. The Vees added an empty-net goal at 19:08 to seal the 5–3 victory.

The two teams square off in Game 4 tomorrow night at the CN Centre. Tickets are available HERE.

The 2024 first-round pick of the Washington Capitals has been named the WHL Tempo Player of the Week after a dominant performance in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Semi-Final.

Parascak played a pivotal role in the Prince George Cougars’ two wins over the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre, recording six points (4G-2A), eight shots on goal, and two power-play points across the pair of victories. He was also named first star in both contests.

Through eight playoff games, Parascak now has 14 points, tying his career high for playoff production set during the 2024 WHL postseason.

Parascak and the Cougars return home to the CN Centre for Game 3 tomorrow night, carrying a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Semi-Final. You can secure your seats HERE.

PENTICTON, BC – The Prince George Cougars are headed home with a 2–0 series lead after a commanding 6–2 victory over the Penticton Vees Saturday at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Terik Parascak and Jett Lajoie each scored twice, while Tyrone Sobry and Dawson Seitz added their first goals of the 2026 playoffs. Josh Ravensbergen was stellar once again in the Cougars’ crease, turning aside 40 shots.

Special teams played a decisive role. Prince George went a perfect 3-for-3 on the penalty kill, scoring twice while short-handed, and finished 2-for-4 on the power play.

“We’re happy with the start, for sure,” said Cougars assistant coach Carter Rigby. “They pushed — they’re a really good team. It was important for our group to be ready from the get-go. Getting two short-handed goals early gave our group a boost, and I thought we stayed disciplined for most of the night. It’s been a great effort through two games.”

• Game 1: Terik Parascak scored compiled three points and Josh Ravensbergen made 34 saves to help the Cats to a 4-1 win.

• Terik Parascak notched his fourth and fifth goals of the postseason.
• "It was a huge game to set the tone for the series," said Parascak. "We know they're a good group over there and they are going to want to make it a long one so to get that first one was huge for us and for our room."
• Brock Souch added a pair of helpers and continue to lead the WHL Playoffs in points
• Defenceman Tyrone Sobry had a terrific night on the back-end which saw him finish with a +/- of +3.
• Lee Shurgot picked up a goal and a helper in the win and was named the games third star.
• "There were a lot of good things last night right from our goaltender out," said GM & Head Coach Mark Lamb. "There wasn't a lot of special teams but they were very good. The compete and the effort with our team was excellent and we know they have a good team too so it was an excellent game for us."

• Josh Ravensbergen earned his fifth win of the post-season with a 34 save performance and was named the games second star
• The San Jose Sharks prospect now sports a 2.50 goals against average and a .926 save percentage

• Penticton Vees Head Coach Fred Harbinson is looking for a better effort from his club in Game 2.
• "The Cougars looked like they were ready for a game on April 10th and we looked ready for a game on September 10th."
• Noah Milford scored the lone goal in the final minutes for Penticton which was his first goal of the 2026 WHL Playoffs
• Fort St. James product Diego Johnson returned to the Vees lineup after a three game absence.
• "That kid cares and loves the game," said Harbinson. "He brings a lot of energy to our room and is a good kid to be around."

• The Best-of-Seven Western Conference Semi-Finals shifts to the CN Centre for Game 3 on Tuesday, April 14th. You can secure your tickets HERE.