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1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Prince George Cougars were 43-24-5 in the 1997-98 WHL season with 91 points, 6th overall.
1997-1998 Prince George Cougars Player Stats
All Positions
| # | N | Skater | Regular Season | Postseason | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- | |||
 WHL | ||||||||||||||
| 1. | | 69 | 54 | 58 | 112 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2. | | 71 | 35 | 41 | 76 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 0 | |
| 3. | | 63 | 30 | 46 | 76 | 47 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 16 | -1 | |
| 4. | | 62 | 21 | 43 | 64 | 65 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | -3 | |
| 5. | | 66 | 21 | 38 | 59 | 107 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | |
| 6. | | 68 | 26 | 32 | 58 | 43 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -1 | |
| 7. | | 71 | 22 | 35 | 57 | 22 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -6 | |
| 8. | | 72 | 12 | 29 | 41 | 77 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | |
| 9. | | 65 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 90 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | -2 | |
| 10. | | 42 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -4 | |
| 11. | | 34 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 45 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 | -3 | |
| 12. | | 71 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 41 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| 13. | | 60 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| 14. | | 70 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 89 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | |
| 15. | | 60 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 16. | | 55 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 57 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -4 | |
| 17. |  | 58 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 12 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18. | | 46 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 88 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 19. | | 42 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20. | | 12 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 42 | -4 | |||||||
| 21. | | 40 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22. | | 62 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 195 | -2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| 23. |  | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | -1 | |||||||
| 24. | | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
| 25. | | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | |||||||
| 26. | | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | |||||||
| 27. | | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| # | N | Goalie | Regular Season | Postseason | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GAA | SV% | W | L | T | SO | TOI | SVS | GP | GAA | SV% | |||
| WHL | ||||||||||||||
| 1. | | 48 | 2.95 | .900 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2823:04 | 1248 | 11 | 2.25 | .933 | |
| 2. | | 28 | 3.64 | .873 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1533:13 | 637 | 0 | |||
1997-1998 Prince George Cougars Staff
- Head CoachEd Dempsey
- Asst. CoachLarry Bernard
- General ManagerDaryl Lubiniecki
- General ManagerDennis Polonich
- Dir. of ScoutingRuss Smart
- Franchise OwnerRick Brodsky
- PresidentRick Brodsky
Stories
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Prince George Cougars Facts
- Plays in
- Western Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Red + Black + White + Bronze
- Town
- Prince George, BC, CAN
Map - Founded
- 1995
1997-1998 Prince George Cougars Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 27 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- Prince George Cougars: 2 472 GP
- Czechia: 18 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- CN Centre
- Location
- Prince George, BC, CAN
- Capacity
- 5 971
- Construction Year
- 1995
Prince George Cougars Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Prince George Cougars |  Vancouver Giants | - | WHL | |
| Prince George Cougars | Vancouver Giants | - | WHL | |
 Kelowna Rockets | Prince George Cougars | 3 - 4 (SO) | WHL | |
| Prince George Cougars |  Swift Current Broncos | 2 - 3 (SO) | WHL | |
| Prince George Cougars |  Brandon Wheat Kings | 3 - 1 | WHL |
Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | leaving | Kaesen Fisher (D) | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Jonathan Bitonti (F) | Yale Hockey Academy U18 Prep | ||
| Confirmed | leaving |  Alexander Levshyn (G) | Spruce Grove Saints | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Aiden Foster (F) | Brandon Wheat Kings | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Kash Andresen (F) | Moose Jaw Warriors | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Alexander Levshyn (G) | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Kolten Bridgeman (D) | Regina Pats | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Kadric Mujcin (F) | Cariboo Cougars U18 AAA |
Prince George Cougars History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | WHL | 7 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 16 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 6 | -  |
| 2025-2026 | WHL | 68 | 44 | 22 | - | - | 2 | 245 | 188 | 90 | 1.32 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
| 2024-2025 | WHL | 68 | 41 | 21 | - | - | 6 | 251 | 222 | 88 | 1.29 | 2 | First round loss |
| 2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 49 | 15 | - | - | 4 | 316 | 187 | 102 | 1.5 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 37 | 24 | - | - | 7 | 290 | 241 | 81 | 1.19 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
| 2021-2022 | WHL | 68 | 24 | 39 | - | - | 5 | 177 | 240 | 53 | 0.78 | 4 | First round loss |
| 2020-2021 | WHL | 22 | 9 | 10 | - | - | 3 | 57 | 62 | 21 | 0.95 | 4 | No playoffs held |
| 2019-2020 | WHL | 62 | 20 | 34 | - | - | 8 | 144 | 205 | 48 | 0.77 | 5 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | WHL | 68 | 19 | 41 | - | - | 8 | 152 | 237 | 46 | 0.68 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2017-2018 | WHL | 72 | 24 | 38 | - | - | 10 | 217 | 295 | 58 | 0.81 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2016-2017 | WHL | 72 | 45 | 21 | - | - | 6 | 253 | 201 | 96 | 1.33 | 1 | Conference SF loss |
| 2015-2016 | WHL | 72 | 36 | 31 | - | - | 5 | 240 | 225 | 77 | 1.07 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
| 2014-2015 | WHL | 72 | 31 | 36 | - | - | 5 | 222 | 295 | 67 | 0.93 | 3 | Conference QF loss |
| 2013-2014 | WHL | 72 | 27 | 37 | - | - | 8 | 238 | 305 | 62 | 0.86 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2012-2013 | WHL | 72 | 21 | 43 | - | - | 8 | 177 | 273 | 50 | 0.69 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2011-2012 | WHL | 72 | 24 | 46 | - | - | 2 | 166 | 257 | 50 | 0.69 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2010-2011 | WHL | 72 | 33 | 35 | 2 | 2 | - | 258 | 265 | 70 | 0.97 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
| 2009-2010 | WHL | 72 | 12 | 56 | - | - | 4 | 172 | 327 | 28 | 0.39 | 22 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2008-2009 | WHL | 72 | 25 | 44 | - | - | 3 | 188 | 298 | 53 | 0.74 | 19 | Conference QF loss |
| 2007-2008 | WHL | 72 | 20 | 48 | - | - | 4 | 172 | 304 | 44 | 0.61 | 20 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2006-2007 | WHL | 72 | 33 | 31 | - | - | 8 | 221 | 217 | 74 | 1.03 | 13 | Conference Final loss |
| 2005-2006 | WHL | 72 | 35 | 31 | - | - | 6 | 195 | 195 | 76 | 1.06 | 10 | Conference QF loss |
| 2004-2005 | WHL | 72 | 26 | 41 | 3 | - | 2 | 158 | 223 | 57 | 0.79 | 17 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2003-2004 | WHL | 72 | 30 | 34 | 7 | - | 1 | 214 | 236 | 68 | 0.94 | 17 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2002-2003 | WHL | 72 | 26 | 41 | 3 | - | 2 | 257 | 317 | 57 | 0.79 | 17 | Conference QF loss |
| 2001-2002 | WHL | 72 | 34 | 27 | 9 | - | 2 | 244 | 215 | 79 | 1.1 | 9 | Conference QF loss |
| 2000-2001 | WHL | 72 | 31 | 33 | 4 | - | 4 | 242 | 266 | 70 | 0.97 | 12 | Conference QF loss |
| 1999-2000 | WHL | 72 | 43 | 20 | 4 | - | 2 | 279 | 228 | 95 | 1.32 | 5 | Conference Final loss |
| 1998-1999 | WHL | 72 | 34 | 32 | 6 | - | - | 255 | 264 | 74 | 1.03 | 9 | Conference QF loss |
| 1997-1998 | WHL | 72 | 43 | 24 | 5 | - | - | 311 | 236 | 91 | 1.26 | 6 | Conference SF loss |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Yan Khomenko (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Aktobe | Kazakhstan | 21 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 8 |
| 2. | Hunter Laing (F) | 2026-2027 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 9 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 5 |
| 3. | Colby McAuley (F) | 2026-2027 | CSM Corona Brasov | Erste Liga | 8 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
| 4. | Nikita Popugayev (F) | 2026-2027 | Severstal Cherepovets | KHL | 12 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 |
| 5. | Clarke Breitkreuz (F) | 2026-2027 | Lausitzer Füchse | DEL 2 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| 6. |  Marek Viedensky (F) | 2026-2027 | Rytieri Martin | 1. liga | 10 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| 7. | David Soltes (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Banska Bystrica | Extraliga | 11 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| 8. |  Sena Acolatse (D) | 2026-2027 | HK 32 Liptovsky Mikulas | Extraliga | 10 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 29 |
| 9. | Caden Brown (F) | 2026-2027 | Lindenwood Univ. | NCAA | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 10. | Patrick Sopiarz (F) | 2026-2027 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 11 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 18 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'1" | 187 lbs | 17.96 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'2" | 190 lbs | 19.07 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'2" | 194 lbs | 19.03 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'1" | 190 lbs | 18.81 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'1" | 187 lbs | 19.08 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Riley Heidt (F) | 281 | 116 | 254 | 370 |
| 2. | Terik Parascak (F) | 192 | 104 | 162 | 266 |
| 3. | Koehn Ziemmer (F) | 244 | 128 | 132 | 260 |
| 4. | Jansen Harkins (F) | 275 | 75 | 167 | 242 |
| 5. | Chase Witala (F) | 302 | 120 | 119 | 239 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Koehn Ziemmer (F) | 244 | 128 | 132 | 260 |
| 2. | Chase Witala (F) | 302 | 120 | 119 | 239 |
| 3. | Riley Heidt (F) | 281 | 116 | 254 | 370 |
| 4. | Eric Hunter (F) | 323 | 111 | 122 | 233 |
| 5. | Terik Parascak (F) | 192 | 104 | 162 | 266 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Riley Heidt (F) | 281 | 116 | 254 | 370 |
| 2. | Jansen Harkins (F) | 275 | 75 | 167 | 242 |
| 3. | Terik Parascak (F) | 192 | 104 | 162 | 266 |
| 4. | Troy Bourke (F) | 276 | 84 | 152 | 236 |
| 5. | Blake Robson (F) | 196 | 81 | 140 | 221 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dan Baum (F) | 258 | 79 | 179 | 666 |
| 2. | Myles Zimmer (F) | 238 | 57 | 112 | 575 |
| 3. | Eric Hunter (F) | 323 | 111 | 233 | 483 |
| 4. | Clayton Catellier (D) | 143 | 0 | 19 | 480 |
| 5. | Tyler Bouck (F) | 197 | 65 | 151 | 466 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Gardner (F) | 338 | 54 | 65 | 119 |
| 2. | Chris Falloon (F) | 336 | 100 | 127 | 227 |
| 3. | Eric Hunter (F) | 323 | 111 | 122 | 233 |
| 4. | Bauer Dumanski (D) | 309 | 24 | 89 | 113 |
| 5. | Chase Witala (F) | 302 | 120 | 119 | 239 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Todd Fiddler (F) | 52 | 48 | 88 | 1.69 |
| 2. | Chase Wheatcroft (F) | 68 | 47 | 107 | 1.57 |
| 3. | Zac Funk (F) | 99 | 80 | 149 | 1.51 |
| 4. | Terik Parascak (F) | 192 | 104 | 266 | 1.39 |
| 5. | Olexander Vasilevski (F) | 48 | 32 | 66 | 1.38 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zac Funk (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 67 | 56 | 123 | 1.81 | 63 |
| 2. | Riley Heidt (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 66 | 37 | 80 | 117 | 1.77 | 42 |
| 3. | Quinn Hancock (F) | 1997-1998 | WHL | 69 | 54 | 58 | 112 | 1.62 | 31 |
| 4. | Chase Wheatcroft (F) | 2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 47 | 60 | 107 | 1.57 | 46 |
| 5. | Terik Parascak (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 43 | 62 | 105 | 1.54 | 41 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zac Funk (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 67 | 56 | 123 | 1.81 | 63 |
| 2. | Quinn Hancock (F) | 1997-1998 | WHL | 69 | 54 | 58 | 112 | 1.62 | 31 |
| 3. | Todd Fiddler (F) | 2013-2014 | WHL | 52 | 48 | 40 | 88 | 1.69 | 16 |
| 4. | Chase Wheatcroft (F) | 2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 47 | 60 | 107 | 1.57 | 46 |
| 5. | Trent Hunter (F) | 1999-2000 | WHL | 67 | 46 | 49 | 95 | 1.42 | 47 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Riley Heidt (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 66 | 37 | 80 | 117 | 1.77 | 42 |
| 2. | Riley Heidt (F) | 2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 25 | 72 | 97 | 1.43 | 36 |
| 3. | Ondřej Becher (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 58 | 32 | 64 | 96 | 1.66 | 48 |
| 4. | Terik Parascak (F) | 2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 43 | 62 | 105 | 1.54 | 41 |
| 5. | Chase Wheatcroft (F) | 2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 47 | 60 | 107 | 1.57 | 46 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clayton Catellier (D) | 1994-1995 | WHL | 71 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.14 | 287 |
| 2. | Matt Van Horlick (D) | 1994-1995 | WHL | 69 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 0.30 | 247 |
| 3. | Derek Boogaard (F) | 2000-2001 | WHL | 61 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.15 | 245 |
| 4. | Shon Jones-Parry (D) | 1999-2000 | WHL | 67 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.13 | 237 |
| 5. | Dan Baum (F) | 2002-2003 | WHL | 72 | 32 | 41 | 73 | 1.01 | 218 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections
| rnd | # | player | born | birthplace | height | weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||||
| 2 | #41 | William Thompson (F) | North Vancouver, BC, CAN | 6'2" | 172 lbs | |
| 4 | #87 | Connor King (D) | Huntington Beach, CA, USA | 6'4" | 185 lbs | |
| 5 | #110 | Reed Sherry (F) | St. Malo, MB, CAN | 5'8" | 152 lbs | |
| 5 | #115 | Lachlan Vandall (F) | Prince Albert, SK, CAN | 5'11" | 157 lbs | |
| 6 | #133 | Grady Fuller (D) | Hugo, MN, USA | 6'1" | 196 lbs | |
| 7 | #152 | Jagger Korol (F) | Regina, SK, CAN | 5'8" | 141 lbs | |
| 7 | #156 | Blake Sutherlin (G) | San Jose, CA, USA | 6'7" | 201 lbs | |
| 8 | #172 | Jagger Burns (F) | - | - | - | |
| 8 | #179 | Kolby McColl (D) | Redvers, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 154 lbs | |
| 8 | #180 | Cruz Buchanan (F) | St. Albert, AB, CAN | - | - | |
| 10 | #225 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | #248 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | #271 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | #294 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 2025 | ||||||
| 1 | #17 | Cohen Baker (F) | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 5'7" | 134 lbs | |
| 2 | #40 | Anderson Reschny (D) | Macklin, SK, CAN | 5'10" | 154 lbs | |
| 3 | #63 | Kole Anderosov (G) | Campbell River, BC, CAN | 6'4" | 183 lbs | |
| 5 | #113 | Kadric Mujcin (F) | Prince George, BC, CAN | 5'8" | 146 lbs | |
| 7 | #152 | Nixon Bettenson (F) | Fairview, AB, CAN | 6'1" | 183 lbs | |
| 7 | #155 | Brett Buors (D) | Niverville, MB, CAN | 6'3" | 187 lbs | |
| 8 | #178 | Kooper Kozmeniuk (F) | Powell River, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 176 lbs | |
| 2024 | ||||||
| 1 | #21 | Dade Wotherspoon (F) | Martensville, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 185 lbs | |
| 2 | #41 | Cooper Bratton (D) | Moosomin, SK, CAN | 6'3" | 205 lbs | |
| 4 | #88 | Ollie Reid (F) | Coldstream, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 172 lbs | |
| 5 | #110 | Tatum Fouquette (D) | Warman, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 194 lbs | |
| 7 | #154 | Dixon Hartwich (F) | St. Andrews, MB, CAN | 5'9" | 176 lbs | |
| 8 | #176 | Davin Chyld (G) | Chilliwack, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 170 lbs | |
| 9 | #179 | Keenan Fox (F) | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 165 lbs | |
| 9 | #198 | Ryder Schnitzler (D) | Sherwood Park, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 150 lbs | |
| 10 | #212 | Gus Rustebakke (F) | High River, AB, CAN | 5'9" | 161 lbs | |
| 10 | #220 | Reeve Waugh (D) | Carlyle, SK, CAN | 5'10" | 161 lbs | |
| 11 | #242 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | #264 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | #286 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |