Feature Stories 2005-06
Jun 27 2006 Wishart Selected 16th Overall by
The Prince George Cougars are pleased to announce that defenseman Ty Wishart was selected 16th overall in the 1st Round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks traded 2 draft picks, allowing them to move up 4 spots in the draft to select Wishart 16th overall. Wishart, who was the 2nd defenseman selected in the Entry Draft, ended his 2005/06 campaign with 5 goals, 32 assists, for 37 points in 70 games played for the Cougars. Last week, the Comox native was been selected to ...
Jun 26 2006 Cougars Acquire NHL First Rounder by
The Prince George Cougars have acquired 19 year old defenseman Vladimir Mihalik (“Ma-Hah-Lick”) from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a 4th round Bantam selection in 2008. Mihalik, a 6’8”, 234 lbs. 1st round (30th overall) selection of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2005, suited up in 62 games with the Rebels last season, registering 3 goals, 9 assists, 12 points, and 86 PIM. Mihalik also skated for his native Slovakia this past Christmas at the World Junior Championships ...
Jun 24 2006 Cougars Hear NHL Call by
The Prince George Cougars are proud to announce that defenseman Ty Wishart was selected 16th overall in the 1st Round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks traded 2 draft picks, allowing them to move up 4 spots in the draft to select Wishart 16th overall.Other Cougars selected in Saturday's Entry Draft were Jesse Dudas ( 6 RD- 159th to Columbus), Eric Hunter ( 6RD- 174 to NYR), and Evan Fuller ( 7 RD- 197 to VAN). Congratulations to all players selected!
Jun 6 2006 Cougar Helena Receives Full Funding For Enclosure by
The Prince George Cougars are pleased to announce that the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter has received money and pledges totalling the $22,000 needed to build a new permanent enclosure for cougar Helena. “We are extremely proud to have helped secure a safe living environment for Helena. We would like extend our appreciation to all those who helped contribute to the success of this initiative”, states Cougars Business Manager, Brandi Brodsky. “We will continue to take an ...
May 16 2006 Cougars Employment Opportunity by
Promotions and Sales Assistant - Prince George Cougars Hockey Club - (Regular) The Prince George Cougars are in search of a highly motivated and personable individual to join their Promotions and Sales team. Duties include, but are not limited to, sponsorship sales, group ticket sales as well as executing game night ...
May 4 2006 Cougars Select Elliott 12th Overall by
With the 12th overall pick in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft, the Prince George Cougars have selected right defenseman Stefan (“Steph-ANN”) Elliott of the North Shore Winter Club. Elliott, a product of North Vancouver, BC, stands 6’0”, and weighs in at 165 lbs. In 39 games with the North Shore Winter Club this season, Elliott registered 25 goals, 60 assists, and 36 PIM’s.
Apr 26 2006 McBride Is Hockeyville! by
Congratulations to the community of McBride for cracking the Top 25 of CBC/Kraft’s 2006 Hockeyville contest! McBride now joins Smithers, Port Alberni, Lac La Hache, and Trail as the 5 remaining Pacific Region communities vying for Hockeyville status. More than 450 communities submitted applications to showcase who best exemplifies community hockey spirit throughout Canada. The Cougars would like to extend their appreciation to the McBride Hockeyville Committee for inviting them to be ...
Apr 25 2006 Wishart Returns From Sweden by
Canada’s Under-18 team was defeated 4-1 by Czech Republic in Saturday afternoon’s bronze medal game at the 2006 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. With the loss, Canada finishes in 4th place at the Championship. Canada, who went through the event with a 3-3-1 record, has medaled at this World Championship event two of past four years – winning gold in 2003 and silver medal in 2005. This is the fifth year that Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, has ...
Apr 6 2006 Wishart To Captain Canada by
Prince George Cougars defenseman Ty Wishart has been named Captain of Canada’s 2006 IIHF Under-18 Team . Canada is set to compete in the 2006 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Angelholm and Halmstad, Sweden, from April 12-22. Wishart, a product of Comox BC, finished 17th overall in scoring among defenseman in the WHL with 5G, 32A, 37 pts in 70 games during the regular season. Wishart was also named Team Cherry player of the game at this year’s CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game after ...
Apr 1 2006 Thank You Fans... by
The Cougars would like to extend their appreciation to all fans for the tremendous support shown throughout the regular season and playoffs. See you back at the CN Centre in the Fall for another great season of Cougars hockey...
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