Something’s got to give. The Vancouver Giants managed to muster a point but were ultimately defeated 3-2 in overtime by the last place Prince George Cougars Sunday evening. The loss puts them on a three-game skid. Prince George had 16-year-old goaltender Tyler Brennan start in goal after Taylor Gauthier fell to injury the previous […]
Tag: BC Division
Giants end weekend on a positive note in physical affair
The Vancouver Giants ended their three-in-three weekend on a high note with a 4-0 victory over the division rival Kelowna Rockets in a spirited bout at the Langley Events Centre. Vancouver had lost two straight games heading into Sunday afternoon’s game: 4-2 to Portland on Friday and 6-2 to Kamloops […]
Blazers sweep the weekend against divisional rivals
The Blazers closed out their opening preseason weekend with a 5-3 win against the Kelowna Rockets, earning them back-to-back victories after beating the Victoria Royals 9-1 on Saturday. Sunday’s game was a much more balanced attack against Kelowna, as all four lines chipped into the offence. Reese Belton, Connor Zary, […]
Offseason Review: Vancouver Giants
The defending Western Conference champion Vancouver Giants have stayed fairly busy during their short offseason heading into the 2019/20 season. I’ve been busier this summer away from hockey than I had originally expected, and for that, I apologize for not keeping up with all the Giants news. I’ve decided to […]
Blazers Training Camp Recap
Hockey is back in Kamloops and here is your full recap of training camp. Before we discuss any players or games, it’s worth mentioning that the Sandman Centre is sporting a different look this season, courtesy of a million-dollar upgrade to the boards and glass. The new-look brings Kamloops in […]
A guide to the Prince George Cougars 2019 training camp
With a very young and hungry pool of prospects set to take the ice on Friday August 23, this years edition of the Prince George Cougars training camp should be extremely competitive. The current state of the prospect pool is similar to that of a country concert in Prince George […]
Blazers Training Camp Schedule and Roster
The Kamloops Blazers have officially announced their training camp schedule and roster, here’s a look at some of the names and numbers involved. WHERE: Sandman Centre WHEN: Wednesday, August 21st – Sunday, August 25th All 87 players invited will be split into four teams, each one named after alumni from […]
Where are they now: Joel Lakusta, Mike MacLean, and Josh Curtis
Originally posted August 5, 2019. At the end of every season, the graduating 20-year-old players bid their junior hockey careers goodbye and move onto bigger and better things. Some move onto NHL minor league affiliates; others even finish playing competitively altogether. The three graduates of the Prince George Cougars in […]
By the numbers: A look at the new Cougars coaching staff
The Prince George Cougars announced the hiring of ex-Kelowna Rockets bench boss Jason Smith to bolster their coaching tandem for the 2019-20 season. Smith, will join Cougars general manager Mark Lamb in a role the Cougars called a “co-coach,” although on paper he’ll be labelled as an associate coach. Mark […]
Blazers sophomore class of 2019-2020
The Blazers received significant contributions from the 2018-2019 rookie crop. This success was largely a result of the groundwork laid down by the previous regime, who scouted and developed their draft picks before the keys were turned over to general manager Matt Bardsley in June of 2018. After his first […]
