Kootenay Ice goalie Mackenzie Skapski turned away 51 shots Tuesday to stymie the Prince George Cougars at CN Centre with a 3-1 defeat.
The visitors supported Skapski's effort with a goal and an assist from Jagger Dirk to go with markers from Jaedon Descheneau and Tim Bozon.
The Cats took the lead after a scoreless first period with Jordan Tkatch's seventh goal of the season.