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Cougars blown away by Hurricanes on Friday the 13th

The Prince George Cougars lost their first game of the seven-game road trip by a 4-3 score in overtime to the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Friday at the Enmax Centre.
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Prince George Cougars blown away in overtime by the Hurricanes on Friday the 13th.

Looks like Friday the 13th was unlucky for the Prince George Cougars.

The Prince George Cougars lost their first game of the seven-game road trip by a 4-3 score in overtime to the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Friday at the Enmax Centre.

Ethan Samson, Chase Wheatcroft, and Riley Heidt had the Cougars’ goals, while Ty Young made 27 saves during the game.

Game Notes

Chase Wheatcroft is tied for second all-time in Cougars single season power-play goals with 16. He ties Dana Tyrell and Trent Hunter.

Game Summary

Scoring

Cougars: Samson, Wheatcroft, Dubinsky

Hurricanes: Marques, Zandee, Astashevich, Laventure

Goaltending

Cougars: Ty Young (OTL)60:47(4GA, 27 Saves)

Hurricanes: Bryan Thomson (W) 60:47 (3 GA, 31 Saves)

Shots

Cougars: 34

Hurricanes: 31

Three Stars:

  1. LET: Blake Swetlikoff (4A)
  2. LET: Anton Astashevich (1G, 1A)
  3. PG: Riley Heidt (1G, 1A)

The next game takes place Saturday (tonight) in Swift Current against the Broncos at 5 p.m.