FLIGHT PATH | Warriors start BC Division road trip against Cougars

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – After a winning weekend at home, the Warriors have hit the road and will begin their trek through British Columbia starting tonight as they face off against the Prince George Cougars. 

In Saturday’s shootout win over the Everett Silvertips, Griffin Darby and Casey Brown recorded goals for the Warriors. In the shootout, Mathieu Lajoie and Rasmus Kamarainen had successful attempts while Jordan Switzer stopped both Everett shooters. Switzer made 34 saves on 36 shots. The Warriors went 1-for-4 on the power play and 3-for-3 on the penalty kill. 

In their only meeting last season, the Warriors fell in a narrow 4-2 final decision. That night, Dylan Mingo made his first career WHL start, putting up 36 saves on 39 shots. Casey Brown and Landen McFadden recorded goals for the Warriors. 

The Prince George Cougars are 4-7-0-2 on the season and 1-3-0-1 in their last five games. Townes Kozicky leads the Cougars with two goals and 11 points. Lee Shurgot ranks second in team scoring with two goals and 10 points, and Tre Peck rounds out the top three with seven goals and eight points. 

Former Moose Jaw Warrior Kash Andresen, who was traded to the Cougars in October, will face his former team for the first time. In seven games with his new team, Andresen has recorded two penalty minutes and three shots on goal. 

Puck drop is scheduled for 8 pm in Saskatchewan. Follow along with the action on Country 100 with James Gallo or watch for free on YouTube.