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Prince George Cougars

WHL

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2017-2018

2017-2018 Prince George Cougars Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Isaiah DiLaura (G)	24	2000	Lakeville, MN, USA	185	95	L
	#35	Taylor Gauthier (G)	23	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	188	94	R
	#1	Tavin Grant (G)	26	1998	Burnaby, BC, CAN	185	79	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#28	Josh Anderson (D)"A"	26	1998	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	188	102	L
	#19	Cole Beamin (D)	23	2001	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	195	100	L
	#21	Jared Bethune (D/C)"A"	27	1997	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	185	87	L
	#27	Dennis Cholowski (D)"C"	26	1998	Langley, BC, CAN	188	95	L
	#19	Shane Collins (D)	27	1997	Rosetown, SK, CAN	185	88	R
	#6	Austin Crossley (D)	25	1999	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	185	95	L
	#6	Jonas Harkins (D)	23	2000	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	190	105	R
	#3	Peter Kope (D)	25	1999	Edmonton, AB, CAN	187	86	R
	#4	Joel Lakusta (D)	26	1998	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	188	86	R
	#28	Cameron MacPhee (D)	25	1999	Edmonton, AB, CAN	185	88	L
	#2	Cole Moberg (D)	24	2000	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	190	85	R
	#3	Rhett Rhinehart (D)	22	2001	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	193	101	R
	#18	Jack Sander (D)	24	2000	Beaumont, AB, CAN	185	84	R
	#16	Ryan Schoettler (D)	25	1999	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	179	80	L
FORWARDS
	#9	Chance Adrian (LW)	24	1999	Dalmeny, SK, CAN	183	79	L
	#25	Pavel Azhgirei (W)	24	2000	Grodno, BLR	190	90	R
	#17	Connor Bowie (C)	23	2001	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	191	97	R
	#23	Aaron Boyd (C)	27	1997	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	190	88	L
	#26	Brendan Boyle (F)	23	2001	Lake Country, BC, CAN	188	86	L
	#19	Ethan Browne (C)	23	2001	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	183	83	L
	#20	Ilijah Colina (C)	24	2000	North Delta, BC, CAN	168	80	R
	#14	Ben Coppinger (RW)	24	2000	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	178	77	L
	#26	Keegan Craik (F)	23	2001	Richmond, BC, CAN	185	76	L
	#10	Josh Curtis (RW)	26	1998	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	183	78	R
	#17	Nicholas Holowko (LW)	27	1997	Vancouver, BC, CAN	185	91	L
	#12	Kjell Kjemhus (F)	23	2001	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	179	85	L
	#13	Max Kryski (LW)	24	2000	Kelowna, BC, CAN	183	85	L
	#17	Edge Lambert (RW)	23	2001	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	183	88	R
	#8	Jackson Leppard (LW)	24	2000	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	188	91	L
	#11	Josh Maser (LW)	25	1999	Penticton, BC, CAN	188	99	L
	#26	Kody McDonald (RW/C)	26	1998	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	185	87	R
	#29	Vladislav Mikhalchuk (RW)	25	1999	Minsk, BLR	192	84	R
	#22	Matthew Mosher (RW)	24	2000	White Rock, BC, CAN	180	86	R
	#15	Brogan O'Brien (C/LW)	27	1997	Prince George, BC, CAN	190	91	L
	#20	Ethan O'Rourke (C/RW)	25	1999	Penticton, BC, CAN	195	97	R
	#26	Reid Perepeluk (RW)	24	2000	Burnaby, BC, CAN	191	100	R
	#26	Tyson Phare (F/D)	22	2002	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	188	88	R
	#17	Nikita Popugayev (LW)	25	1998	Moskva, RUS	197	102	R
	#24	Liam Ryan (C)	24	2000	New Westminster, BC, CAN	188	82	R

Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 21Av Age: 18.69 yearsAv Ht: 186.31 cmAv Wt: 89.37 kgCompare with other teams »

2017-2018 Prince George Cougars Staff

Head CoachRichard Matvichuk
Assoc. CoachSteve O'Rourke
Asst. CoachShawn Chambers
General ManagerTodd Harkins
Dir. of BroadcastingFraser Rodgers
Dir. of Player DevelopmentNick Drazenovic
Dir. of ScoutingBob Simmonds
Equipment ManagerRamandeep Dhanjal
Franchise OwnerEric Brewer
Franchise OwnerDan Hamhuis
ScoutLyle Feser
ScoutKirk McCuspey

Team Staff History

2017-2018 Prince George Cougars Captains

"C"

Dennis Cholowski

"A"

Team Captaincy History

Prince George Cougars Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Black + White + Bronze
Town: Prince George, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 1995

2017-2018 Prince George Cougars Roster Facts

Nationalities

38 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Prince George Cougars: 2 825 GP
KHL: 12 GP
AHL: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: CN Centre
Location: Prince George, BC, CAN
Capacity: 5 971
Construction Year: 1995

Prince George Cougars Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/11/2024 03:00 UTC	Prince George Cougars	Saskatoon Blades	-	WHL
01/11/2024 02:00 UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Prince George Cougars	3 - 6	WHL
29/10/2024 02:00 UTC	Prince George Cougars	Moose Jaw Warriors	4 - 1	WHL
26/10/2024 01:00 UTC	Prince George Cougars	Victoria Royals	4 - 5 (SO)	WHL
25/10/2024 02:00 UTC	Prince George Cougars	Victoria Royals	6 - 3	WHL

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Latest Transactions

02/11/2024

confirmed

Ondřej Becher (F)

Leaving forGrand Rapids Griffins

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31/10/2024

confirmed

Fraser Leonard (D)

Joining fromCalgary Hitmen

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confirmed

Drew Peterson (D)

Leaving forCalgary Hitmen

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10/10/2024

confirmed

Carlin Dezainde (F)

Leaving forSwift Current Broncos

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confirmed

Van Eger (F)

Joining fromSwift Current Broncos

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08/10/2024

confirmed

Vojtěch Vochvest (D)

Leaving forPrince Albert Raiders

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26/09/2024

confirmed

Cooper Michaluk (G)

Joining fromSpokane Chiefs

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23/09/2024

confirmed

Viliam Kmec (D)

Leaving forVegas Golden Knights

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Prince George Cougars History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	17	9	4	-	-	4	69	57	22	1.29	1	-
2023-2024	WHL	68	49	15	-	-	4	316	187	102	1.5	1	Conference Final loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	37	24	-	-	7	290	241	81	1.19	2	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	24	39	-	-	5	177	240	53	0.78	4	First round loss
2020-2021	WHL	22	9	10	-	-	3	57	62	21	0.95	4	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	62	20	34	-	-	8	144	205	48	0.77	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	19	41	-	-	8	152	237	46	0.68	5	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	WHL	72	24	38	-	-	10	217	295	58	0.81	5	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	WHL	72	45	21	-	-	6	253	201	96	1.33	1	Conference SF loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	36	31	-	-	5	240	225	77	1.07	4	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	WHL	72	31	36	-	-	5	222	295	67	0.93	3	Conference QF loss
2013-2014	WHL	72	27	37	-	-	8	238	305	62	0.86	4	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	WHL	72	21	43	-	-	8	177	273	50	0.69	4	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	WHL	72	24	46	-	-	2	166	257	50	0.69	5	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	WHL	72	33	35	2	2	-	258	265	70	0.97	4	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	12	56	-	-	4	172	327	28	0.39	22	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	WHL	72	25	44	-	-	3	188	298	53	0.74	19	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	20	48	-	-	4	172	304	44	0.61	20	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	WHL	72	33	31	-	-	8	221	217	74	1.03	13	Conference Final loss
2005-2006	WHL	72	35	31	-	-	6	195	195	76	1.06	10	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	26	41	3	-	2	158	223	57	0.79	17	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	WHL	72	30	34	7	-	1	214	236	68	0.94	17	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	WHL	72	26	41	3	-	2	257	317	57	0.79	17	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	34	27	9	-	2	244	215	79	1.1	9	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	31	33	4	-	4	242	266	70	0.97	12	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	WHL	72	43	20	4	-	2	279	228	95	1.32	5	Conference Final loss
1998-1999	WHL	72	34	32	6	-	-	255	264	74	1.03	9	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	WHL	72	43	24	5	-	-	311	236	91	1.26	6	Conference SF loss
1996-1997	WHL	72	28	39	5	-	-	238	287	61	0.85	14	Conference Final loss
1995-1996	WHL	72	17	53	2	-	-	219	340	36	0.5	17	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#21	Dade Wotherspoon (F)	04/08/2009	Martensville, SK, CAN	183 cm	79 kg
2	#41	Cooper Bratton (D)	22/02/2009	Moosomin, SK, CAN	188 cm	82 kg
4	#88	Ollie Reid (F)	15/01/2009	Coldstream, BC, CAN	173 cm	61 kg
5	#110	Tatum Fouquette (D)	21/07/2009	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	183 cm	78 kg
7	#154	Dixon Hartwich (F)	12/08/2009	St. Andrews, MB, CAN	174 cm	80 kg
8	#176	Davin Chyld (G)	05/12/2009	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	185 cm	77 kg
9	#179	Keenan Fox (F)	23/05/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	178 cm	75 kg
9	#198	Ryder Schnitzler (D)	03/03/2009	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	178 cm	68 kg
10	#212	Gus Rustebakke (F)	16/02/2009	High River, AB, CAN	175 cm	73 kg
10	#220	Reeve Waugh (D)	25/03/2009	Carlyle, SK, CAN	178 cm	70 kg
2023
1	#15	Carson Carels (D)	23/06/2008	Cypress River, MB, CAN	185 cm	79 kg
2	#37	Kayden Lemire (F)	27/01/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	193 cm	88 kg
2	#43	Dermot Johnston (D)	04/05/2008	Olds, AB, CAN	193 cm	96 kg
2	#44	Townes Kozicky (F)	30/07/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	173 cm	66 kg
3	#63	Patrick Sopiarz (F)	05/03/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	180 cm	85 kg
5	#103	Ethan Hamilton (F)	17/02/2008	Lanigan, SK, CAN	180 cm	77 kg
6	#125	Logan Jugnauth (D)	19/02/2008	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	185 cm	75 kg
7	#140	Émile Plourde (F)	29/08/2008	Matane, QC, CAN	183 cm	82 kg
7	#147	Luke Norman (G)	25/11/2008	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	191 cm	87 kg
7	#154	Eli Johnson (D)	14/01/2008	Regina, SK, CAN	178 cm	78 kg
8	#169	Ryan Pedersen (D)	11/02/2008	Rocky View, AB, CAN	184 cm	91 kg
2022
1	#9	Lee Shurgot (F)	23/03/2007	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	185 cm	84 kg
2	#28	Jett Lajoie (F)	05/02/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	180 cm	81 kg
3	#50	Leith Hunter (D)	03/04/2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	197 cm	84 kg
3	#61	Aiden Foster (F)	05/02/2007	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	188 cm	79 kg
5	#94	Max Threinen (D)	01/03/2007	Langenburg, SK, CAN	191 cm	91 kg
6	#116	Brady Holtvogt (G)	18/07/2007	Humboldt, SK, CAN	185 cm	91 kg
7	#138	Kieran Thibault (D)	28/03/2007	Kamloops, BC, CAN	188 cm	84 kg
7	#145	Mitchell DeCoste (D)	30/05/2007	Airdrie, AB, CAN	175 cm	71 kg
7	#150	Rowan McDonald (F)	19/05/2007	Stony Plain, AB, CAN	193 cm	90 kg
8	#160	Logan Flint (F)	01/03/2007	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	185 cm	84 kg

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