Feature Stories 2004-2005

Jun 29 2005 Cougars Add Swedish Winger by PG Cougars

With the 12th pick in the 2005 CHL Import Draft, the Prince George Cougars have selected right winger Fred Wikner (“Wick-Nurr”) of Molndal, Sweden .Wikner, a 6’1”, 187 lbs., 6th round selection of the Calgary Flames in 2004 (182nd overall), suited up in 28 games with his native Frolunda Jr. last season, tallying 8 goals, 11 assists, and 36 PIM.Wikner, born January 1, 1986, represented Sweden at the U-18 IIHF Championships in 2004, registering 4 assists in 6 ...

Jun 9 2005 Rogers Receives Junior National Team Tryout by PG Cougars

The Prince George Cougars are proud to announce that left defenseman Andy Rogers has been selected to attend Canada’s National Junior Team Development Camp.Rogers, a 6’5”, 206 lbs product of Calgary, AB, skated in 58 games with Calgary and Prince George last season, registering 2 goals, 9 assists, for 11 points. The 2004 1st round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning added 85 PIM’s during his 2004-05 campaign.The 2005 National Junior Team Development Camp will be held ...

Jun 8 2005 Wishart To Attend U-18 Development Camp by PG Cougars

The Prince George Cougars are proud to announce that left defenseman Ty Wishart has been selected to attend Canada’s National Under 18 Development Camp from July 30-August 5 in Kitchener, ON.Wishart, a 6’5”, 189 lbs product of Comox, BC, skated in 58 games with the Cougars last season, registering 1 goal, 7 assists, and 41 PIM’s.Canada will participate in two major international Under-18 events in 2005-2006 – one in August and another in April. Canada has ...

May 5 2005 Cougars Select Dale Hunt 3rd Overall by PG Cougars

With the 3rd overall pick in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft, the Prince George Cougars have selected right winger Dale Hunt. Hunt, a 6’0”, 185 lbs. product of Sanford, MB, registered 75 goals, 89 helpers, and 91 PIM’s with the MacDonald Lightning of the AAA Manitoba Bantam League last season.“Dale is highly skilled forward and he was a leader on his team this year,” states Cougars GM, Dallas Thompson. “We are proud to select him; he is a terrific addition to our ...

Apr 13 2005 Cougars Fans Off to Sin City by PG Cougars

Some say Las Vegas is built on winners. If in fact true, Ian and Cora Carson are heading in the right direction, as they were the winners of the season long Las Vegas promotion, where fans submitted ballots at each home game for a chance to win an all-expense paid vacation to Las Vegas, courtesy of Our Travel Depot.“We are thrilled to be the winners”, states Cora, who visited the desert oasis last August. “We would like to thank the Cougars and Our Travel Depot for making this ...

Apr 7 2005 Multiplex renamed CN Centre by PG Cougars

Call it the CN Centre. That’s the new name for the old Multiplex as Mayor Colin Kinsley announced Wednesday night a deal to give the railway company naming rights to the arena for 15 years, starting this month, in exchange for $1.3 million. The rebranding will include new illuminated signs on the outside of the building, new signage inside, a CN Centre logo at centre ice as well as on all promotional materials for the arena. Before about 240 people who attended a dinner held on the rink ...

Mar 10 2005 WHL Launches Fantasy League Contest for 2005 Playoffs by PG Cougars

Ron Robison, Commissioner of the Western Hockey League is pleased to announce today a new interactive website contest which will provide hockey fans the opportunity to participate more directly in the excitement of the 2005 WHL Playoffs.The WHL Fantasy Hockey League provides hockey fans the opportunity to select their own team for the 2005 WHL Playoffs and compete to win a series of major prizes! All proceeds generated by the WHL from the WHL Fantasy Hockey League will be directed in support of ...

Mar 7 2005 Viva Las Vegas! by PG Cougars

This season, the Cougars and Our Travel Depot, the official travel agency of the Prince George Cougars, have teamed up to give fans an opportunity to visit Las Vegas in style! Fans are encouraged to put their names in a drop box at the Cougars “Guest Services” booth, located in Section K of the concourse. Ballots have been gathered throughout the Cougars 2004-05 season, and 1 lucky winner will be chosen on the night of the Cougars final home game and awarded an all-expense paid trip ...

Mar 2 2005 Cougars Support Minor Hockey by PG Cougars

The Cougars and Burger King are proud to be hosting their upcoming Minor Hockey Night on March 5 when the "Cats" play host to Spokane. Coaches can bring their team and families to the Cougars game for a chance to win a practice with the Prince George Cougars! Tickets for Minor Hockey Night can be purchased at the group rate...for more information, please contact Mike or Ranji at the Cougars office @ 561-0783.

Feb 14 2005 Cats Prowling to a Runway Near You by PG Cougars

Looking sharp and elegant in this season’s latest trends, Prince George Cougar players, coaches, and selected staff members will be participating in the 2nd Annual Cougars Fashion Show at the Ramada Hotel on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 @ 6:00pm. Once the curtain is raised on the event, the evening of fun, glamour, and humour will commence with one main objective- to help raise money for the Jubilee Lodge.Last year’s event proved to be a success, as Cougar players and coaches graced the ...