Game Preview | Round 1, Game 4 at SPO
SPOKANE, WA – The Prince George Cougars look to punch their ticket to the Western Conference semi-finals tonight for the third time in the last four years. The Cats battle the Spokane Chiefs in Game 4 with the Cougars leading the series 3-0.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 1
PUCK DROP: 7:05 pm
Prince George Cougars Roster Breakdown (Birth Year):
2005-born players (3) – Dumanski, Gizowski, Seitz
2006-born players (7) – Souch, Ashe, Parascak, Vaughan, Ravensbergen, Levshyn, Sobry
2007-born players (6) – Foster, Yakutsenak, Shurgot, Lajoie, Anisimov, Fisher
2008-born players (7) – Kozicky, Lemire, Finnegan, Cahill, Carels, Johnston, Funk
2009-born players (2) – Hajt, Wotherspoon
Spokane Chiefs Roster Breakdown (Birth Year):
2005-born players (3): Oremba, Petr, Wormald
2006-born players (8): Rebman, Vielliard, Howell, Armstrong, McIsaac, Mayes, Sarkenov, Hughes
2007-born players (5): Schoettler, Martin, Perreault, Harrington, Buckley
2008-born players (6): Sparks, Saunderson, Gillespie, Harris, Sather, Esler
2009-born players (5): Burcar, McIntyre, Zasada, Roberts, Mattern
The Series So Far:
Game 1: Brock Souch scored twice and compiled four points to help the Cougars to a 6-3 win. The Cats were down 3-1 and then scored five unanswered tallies.
Game 2: Josh Ravensbergen was the difference, making 43 saves to give the Cougars a 3-2 victory and help hold serve on home ice.
Game 3: Arsenii Anisimov delivered the overtime heroics in Game 3 with a power-play goal to five Prince George a 3-2 win.
Marching On:
- The Cougars enter tonight’s game with wins in 11 consecutive games, dating back to the regular season
- Prince George owned a perfect 11-0 record in the month of March
- “We’re a real team,” said GM & Head Coach Mark Lamb at Morning skate. “We got a real good group that’s hard to play against. The consistency, the depth, and the buy-in has been huge and it’s a big reason why we are playing so well.”
The Russian Rocket:
- Fresh off an OT winner in Game 3, Arsenii Anisimov has proven to be vital for the Cougars in their success
- Entering Game 4, Anisimov owns three points in three games and has also been named the first star in two of three contests
- “Arsenii has played unbelievable,” said Lamb. “With Carels not in the lineup, we are asking a lot from him and he’s playing his best hockey. He’s a real motivated kid as we all know and this couldn’t happen to a better guy.”
Chasing History:
- Cougars goaltender and San Jose Sharks prospect Josh Ravensbergen continues to deliver in the Prince George goal. The league’s wins and save percentage leader enters Game 4 with a 3-0 record this post-season, while sporting a 2.32 goals against average and a .926 save percentage.
- Entering tonight, Ravensbergen owns 14 playoff wins and is three shy or surpassing alumnus Scott Myers who won 16 playoff games.
- In Ravensbergen’s playoff career, he is 14-5-2, along with a 2.55 goals against average and a .918 save percentage
Where to Watch Every Road Playoff Game:
- You can watch every Cougars road playoff game for FREE on Victory +. You can also listen live on 94.3 The Goat. The pre-game show begins at 6:40 with play-by-play at 7:05 pm.
What’s Next After This Game:
- Next Game: Thursday, April 2 | Round 1, Game 5 (if necessary) at Spokane | 6:05 p.m.
