Somebody please pinch me. The Chiefs went a perfect 5-0 in preseason, and capped it off last night with a perfect drubbing of our arch rival Tri-City with a 6-0 shutout. I can't recall a Chiefs team ever doing so well in preseason. Speaking of seasons, it begins this Friday, as the Chiefs get a nice long 14 hour bus ride way up to Prince George B.C. for 2 games in 2 nights.....let the puck drop!

The Chiefs kickoff the season with 2 back to back games starting tonight up in Prince George. I understand the WHL Coaches have picked us as a deivision contender this season. Thats refreshing!!! Edmonton got the season under way last night by beating Kootenay 4-3...and with that a hearty GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!

And Spokane opens the season with a win, 5-2 against the Cougars. Woo-Hoo. Hopefully can take the second game tonight.

Game Summary

CHIEFS 5, COUGARS 2

Kurtis Kelner scored twice and Drayson Bowman added an goal and an assist to pace the visiting Spokane Chiefs to a 5-2 victory over the Prince George Cougars.

Chris Bruton and Judd Blackwater also scored for the Chiefs (1-0-0-0), who have won seven straight games including their perfect 6-0 pre-season record. Kevin Armstrong made 22 saves in the win.

Dale Hunt and Corey Tyrell scored for the Cougars (0-1-0-0), who host the Chiefs again on Saturday night. Real Cyr made 28 saves in the defeat.

not only did u get this one tom but the next one too
man double loss to the chiefs

CHIEFS 7, COUGARS 2

David Rutherford potted three goals to lead the visiting Spokane Chiefs to a 7-2 thrashing of the Prince George Cougars on Saturday night.

Drayson Bowman – with two goals and an assist – Chris Bruton and Jared Spurgeon also scored for the Chiefs (2-0-0-0), who defeat the Cougars for the second straight night, outscoring the home side 12-4 in the process. Kevin Armstrong made 16 saves to pick up the win.

Ty Wishart and Alex Poulter scored for the Cougars (0-2-0-0) while Real Cyr and Joel Danyluk combined for 48 saves in a losing cause.

BRUINS ARE NEXT

Chiefs fans are beginning to think this is OUR year. Next up Cranbrook next Saturday night. Looking for win # 3. Woo-Hoo!!!!!

3 up 3 down cougs lose again
BRUINS TOPPLE COUGARS -- Mark Santorelli scored once and chipped in three assists to lead the Chilliwack Bruins to a 6-4 win over the visiting Prince George Cougars in one of 10 Western Hockey League contests on Saturday, September 29th.

Oscar Moller – with a goal and two assists – Nick Holden, Colby Kulhanek, Ken Petkau and Ryan Howse also scored for the Bruins (3-1-0-0), who win for the third time in four games this season. Matt Esposito and Mark Friesen combined for 19 saves in the victory.

Dana Tyrell notched two goals and an assist for the Cougars (0-3-0-0), who suffer their third straight setback to start the season, while Dale Hunt and Ty Wishart each tallied a goal and an assist. Tommy Tartaglione and Real Cyr combined for 16 saves in the defeat.

Rest assured River I will be pulling for Prince George when they take on the Tri-City Ams here next up. The Yams as we call them are 4-0, and we are breathing down their neck at 3-0. WE have a home and home this next weekend with them, our home opener. Good luck to the Cougars!!!!!!!

AMERICANS TOP COUGARS TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED -- Kruise Reddick continued his torrid start to the season, notching two goals and adding an assist to lead the visiting Tri-City Americans to a 5-2 win over the Prince George Cougars in one of three Western Hockey League contests on Tuesday, October 2nd.

Shaun Vey tallied a goal and two helpers and Colton Yellow Horn added a goal and an assist for the Americans (5-0-0-0), who remain perfect on the season with five straight victories to begin the 2007-08 campaign. Tyler Schmidt also scored for the Ams while Chet Pickard turned aside 39 of 41 shots he faced to earn the win. The victory leaves the Ams tied for first overall in the WHL early in the season.

Ty Wishart and Corey Tyrell scored for the Cougars (0-4-0-0), who have yet to pick up a win this season. Tommy Tartaglione made 27 saves to take the loss for the Cougars.

COUGARS SPLIT THIS SERIES IDENTICAL SCORES

Show us Your 'TIPS!

The 'tips finally showed some improvement in there blowout of Spokane last night.. Hopefully the team can pull it together and get back on top of the US Division.. Only time will tell

I look forward to the rematch of Everett/Spokane when they come to our house!! Chiefs sent a message.......now, onto 2 wins over Tri-City!

COUGARS FALL AGAIN
Game Summary

BRONCOS 6, COUGARS 1

Michael Wilson scored once and added two assists to lead the visiting Swift Current Broncos to a 6-1 triumph over the Prince George Cougars on Saturday night.

Spencer McAvoy, Dale Weise, Mike Brown, Jan Dalecky and Keegan Dansereau also scored for the Broncos (5-2-0-0), who earn their fifth victory in the seventh game of a season-opening eight-game road trip. Rookie Ian Curtis made 20 saves to record his first career WHL win.

Alex Poulter scored the only goal for the Cougars (1-5-0-0) while Real Cyr and Tommy Tartaglione combined for 25 saves in a losing effort.




HITMEN 5, COUGARS 3

Brett Sonne’s fifth goal of the season turned out to be the winner as the visiting Calgary Hitmen pulled off a 5-3 victory over the Prince George Cougars on Sunday.

Ryan White, Kyle Bortis and Karl Alzner all tallied a goal and an assist for the Hitmen (8-1-0-0), who win their straight game, while Ryan Gillen also scored in the victory. Martin Jones turned aside 19 shots to pick up the win.

Rookies Ryan Kowalsi and Marcus Watson each scored their first WHL goal while Greg Gardner also scored for the Cougars (1-6-0-0), who drop their second straight contest. Tommy Tartaglione made 36 saves in a losing cause.

ITS BAD WEEKEND

Since losing back to back games against Dri-Shitty over the weekend, Chiefs are in a slump. Lost to Chilliwack yesterday afternoon after getting the first goal. I am concerned. Winless now in 4 games after starting 3-0. Good Lord!

LOOK TOM NOBODY THINKS WE ARE SUPPOSE TO WIN
Who will win the B.C. Division?
Posted: Oct 9/07, Total Votes: 1412
Votes Score
1. Chilliwack Bruins 403 29%
2. Kamloops Blazers 121 9%
3. Kelowna Rockets 175 12%
4. Prince George Cougars 49 3%
5. Vancouver Giants 664 47%

I PUT MY VOTE IN PG BUT NO ONE HAS CONFIDENCE IN THIS TEAM
OH WELL GO COUGS.

Game Summary

COUGARS 3, WHEAT KINGS 2

Greg Gardner’s goal at 19:12 of the third period lifted the visiting Prince George Cougars to a 3-2 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday night.

Ty Wishart and Parker Stanfield also scored for the Cougars (2-6-0-0), who win for only the second time this season, and the first time on the road. Tommy Tartaglione turned in a 34-save effort to record the victory.

Matt Lowry and Daniel Bartek scored for the Wheat Kings (5-2-0-0), who out-shot the Cougars by a 36-16 margin in the game. Joe Caligiuri made 13 saves in a losing effort.

WE GET ONE WIN AT A TIME

Chiefs beat a very hot Kelowna team last night here 2-1, so have now won 2 straight and are all but 2 points out of first. Keep it up boys!!!!! Saskatoon the next victim Friday.

KARPOV PACES WARRIORS TO WIN OVER COUGARS -- Tomas Karpov scored three goals and added an assist as the Moose Jaw Warriors skated to a 6-2 victory over the visiting Prince George Cougars in one of 10 Western Hockey League contests on Saturday, October 13th.

Martin Filo scored twice and Joel Broda added a goal and two assists for the Warriors (3-3-2-0), who earn their third consecutive victory, while Chad Suer chipped in three assists. Rookie goaltender Todd Matthews stopped 24 of 26 shots he faced to record his first career WHL win. The victory moves the Warriors into a tie for fourth place in the East Division.

Greg Gardner and Morgan MacLean scored for the Cougars (2-7-0-0), who were out-shot 33-26 in the contest. Tommy Tartaglione made 27 saves in a losing cause. With the loss, the Cougars remain in fifth place in the B.C. Division.

we win lose one

COUGARS 3, RAIDERS 1

Alex Poulter scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season to pace the visiting Prince George Cougars to a 3-1 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders on Wednesday.

Czech rookie Jan Kupec scored his first career WHL goal for the Cougars (4-7-0-0), who win their second straight game and their third through the first four games of their East Division road trip. Real Cyr stopped 31 of 32 shots to record the victory. The win leaves the Cougars one point behind Kamloops and Kelowna for a share of third place in the B.C. Division.

Tomas Voracek scored the only goal for the Raiders (3-8-2-0), who suffer their fifth consecutive defeat. Dustin Butler made 21 saves in a losing cause. The loss keeps the Raiders in fifth place in the East Division.

two in a row

COUGARS 3, BLADES 1

Dana Tyrell scored once and added an assist as the visiting Prince George Cougars managed a 3-1 victory over the Saskatoon Blades on Tuesday.

Alex Poulter – with his fourth goal of the season – and Morgan MacLean also scored for the Cougars (3-7-0-0), who earn their second win through the first three games of their East Division road trip. Real Cyr turned aside 30 of 31 shots he faced to earn his second win of the season.

Walker Wintoneak scored the only goal for the Blades (3-5-0-1), who went 1-for-8 with the man advantage in the game. Braden Holtby made 30 saves for the Blades in the loss.

play regina can we make it three

PATS 5, COUGARS 3

Michael MacAngus scored the game-winner and added a pair of assists to lead the Regina Pats to a 5-3 victory over the visiting Prince George Cougars on Friday night.

Jordan Eberle and Logan Pyett each tallied a goal and an assist for the Pats (9-4-0-0), who win their second straight game, while Juraj Valach and Jared Jagow also counted in the win. Jeff Bosch made 29 saves to earn his second win of the season. The victory moves the Pats into first place in the East Division.

Dana Tyrell and Greg Gardner each tallied a goal and an assist while rookie Colin Haas scored his first WHL goal for the Cougars (4-8-0-0), who see their two-game win streak halted. Real Cyr and Tommy Tartaglione combined for 36 saves in the loss. The defeat keeps the Cougar sin fifth place in the B.C. Division.

couldn't make three

Once again the Chiefs are on fire and have now won 3 straight and move to within 2 points of first, after their second straight win up in Kelowna last night 4-3. Tonight they get the tough task of taking on the Memorial Cup Champs, the Vancouver Giants in Vancouver.

COUGARS 5, BRONCOS 4 S/O

Ty Wishart scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the visiting Prince George Cougars to a 5-4 victory over the Swift Current Broncos on Saturday night.

Dana Tyrell, Evan Fuller, Art Bidlevskii and Jordie Deagle scored in reglation for the Cougars (5-8-0-0), who erased a 4-1 deficit in the third period to send the game to overtime and the eventual shootout. Real Cyr turned aside 31 shots in regulation, and denied all three Broncos’ shootout attempts to pick up the win. With the win, the Cougars move into fourth place in the B.C. Division.

Zack Smith, R.J. LaRochelle, Spencer McAvoy and Justin Dowling – with his first WHL goal – scored for the Broncos (8-2-0-2), who suffer their first home loss of the season. Ian Curtis and Travis Yonkman combined for 21 saves in regulation, while Yonkman allowed one goal in the shootout to take the loss. The shootout defeat drops the Broncos to second place in the East Division.
we take the shoot out and the victory

Chiefs shut out Vancouver Sunday 2-0, have now won 5 straight, and moved up to # 4 in the writers poll. Woo-Hoo!!

we try to sweep the bruins tonite
COUGARS 5, BRUINS 3

Alex Poulter scored two goals to lead the Prince George Cougars to a 5-3 victory over the visiting Chilliwack Bruins on Friday night.

Dana Tyrell – with a goal and an assist – Jesse Dudas and Colin Haas also scored for the Cougars (6-8-0-0), who win their second straight game, while Ty Wishart added two assists. Real Cyr stopped 27 shots to take the win. The victory moves the Cougars into fourth place in the B.C. Division.

Oscar Moller scored twice for the Bruins (9-4-1-0) while Brandon Campos also counted in the defeat. Matt Esposito made 26 saves in a losing cause. The loss leaves the Bruins four points behind Vancouver for the B.C. Division lead.

Well the Chiefs continue to impress, and are off to their best start in at least 10 years after posting the WHL leading 7 straight wins and a 2-0 shutout of Seattle here last night....Thanks to the Everett SilverTips beating Tri-City 2-1 in the desert last night, Spokane is just 2 points back of Tri for 1st again. Lets GO CHIEFS!!!!!!

Sunday night the Chiefs bombed Protland, 9-1 for their 8th straight win. Meanwhile they are getting the respect they deserve from the WHL Coaches poll, and are now sitting pretty in the #2 slot. Woo-Hoo!!!

They poll the coaches and rank the teams? Seems redundant since the actual standings determine things.

I wonder what that would be like if the NHL did that, though?

Yep, its a point situation done weekly.

Chiefs are in the hunt for their 9th staright win tonight, as they take on Seattle, whom they shutout 2-0 in their first get togther last week, then the Moemorial Cup Champ Vancouver Giants pay us a visit on Saturday before the Chiefs head off to Seattle on Sunday for their 3rd game in 3 nights.

And Spokane does get its 9th straight win with its second straight back to back shutout of the Seattle Thunderbirds, winning 3-0. Woo-Hoo!! Tonight its the Vancouver Giants who should be truely pissed off because they got smacked by Tri-City 8-2 last night in Tri-City. So, still tied with Tri-City for first in the U.S. Division...just amazing.

TYRELL PACES COUGARS PAST BLAZERS -- Dana Tyrell scored three goals and added an assist to lead the visiting Prince George Cougars to an 8-3 victory over the Kamloops Blazers in one of nine Western Hockey League contests on Friday, November 2nd.

Alex Poulter tallied two goals and an assist for the Cougars (8-9-0-0), who win their second straight game and their seventh in their last 10 outings, while Corey Tyrell, Greg Gardner and Parker Stanfield also scored in the victory. Tommy Tartaglione turned aside 27 of 30 shots he faced to earn the win. The victory keeps the Cougars tied with Kelowna for third place in the B.C. Division.

Brock Nixon – with two goals – and Mark Hall scored for the Blazers (6-9-1-0), who drop their third straight, and have allowed 14 goals in their last two games. James Priestner and Justin Leclerc combined for 13 saves in a losing effort. The loss keeps the Blazers in fifth place in the B.C. Division.



COUGARS 3, REBELS 2 O/T

Morgan MacLean scored 1:20 into overtime to lift the Prince George Cougars to a 3-2 win over the visiting Red Deer Rebels on Sunday.

Greg Gardner – with a goal and an assist – and Dana Tyrell also scored for the Cougars (9-9-0-0), who win their third straight contest, while Jesse Dudas chipped in two assists. Tommy Tartaglione made 25 saves to record the victory. The win moves the Cougars back into a tie with Kelowna for third place in the B.C. Division.

Landon Ferraro and Cullen Morin scored for the Rebels (4-13-4-0), who suffer their 10th straight defeat, while James Reimer made 24 saves in the loss. The Loss keeps the Rebels seven points back of Edmonton for fifth place in the Central Division.



CALGARY, AB. - The BOSTON PIZZA WHL Player of the Week is forward Dana Tyrell of the Prince George Cougars.

Tyrell picked up seven points in three games during the week of October 29th through to November 4th. He scored six goals, one assist and was plus one, helping the Cougars to a 3-0 record in that span.

On Monday, October 29th, the WHL Western Conference leading Vancouver Giants rolled into the CN Centre to face the Cougars. Tyrell picked up 2 power play goals to secure the Cougars 3-0 victory over the Giants. He also was named the games 2nd Star.

On Friday, November 2nd, the Cougars travelled into the Okanagan area to face division rival the Kamloops Blazers. Tyrell scored the hat trick netting three goals and one assist in the convincing 8-3 win over the Blazers. He also was named the games 1st Star.

On Sunday, November 4th, back at the CN Centre in Prince George, the Cougars hosted the Red Deer Rebels. Tyrell potted one goal and was named the games 1st Star in the Cougars 3-2 overtime victory over the Rebels.

With the Prince George Cougars three victories this past week, they bring their season record back to .500 and have won seven of their last 10 games.

Tyrell, the 18 year old Airdrie, Alberta product is in his third season in the Western Hockey League and with the Prince George Cougars. At the 2007 NHL Entry Draft Tyrell was selected in the 2nd round - 47th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightening.

The WHL has also nominated Dustin Butler of the Prince Albert Raiders for the ADT CHL Goaltender of the Week award.

Game Summary

COUGARS 4, ROCKETS 3

Ty Wishart’s eighth goal of the season mid way through the third period lifted the visiting Prince George Cougars to a 4-3 victory over the Kelowna Rockets on Saturday night.

Morgan MacLean scored twice and Dana Tyrell netted a goal and two assists for the Cougars (10-18-0-0), who snap a nine-game losing skid. Tommy Tartaglione made 28 saves to pick up the win. Despite the victory, the Cougars remain eight points back of Kamloops for fourth place in the B.C. Division and five points back of Seattle for eighth in the Western Conference.

Evan Bloodoff – with two goals – and Tyler Myers scored for the Rockets (14-9-2-2), who went 1-for-5 with the man advantage in the contest, while Torrie Jung made 20 saves in the loss. The defeat keeps the Rockets in second place in the B.C. Division and fourth in the Western Conference.

I GO AWAY ON VACATION THE COUGS LOST TO UR TEAM TWICE THE AMS TWICE THE BLAZERS WE GOT ONE AGAINST THE ROCKETS MAYBE ITS GOING TO BE THE YEAR OF THE CHEIFS AFTER ALL

It sure is looking that way River. Chiefs FINALLY beat Tri-City this year in their barn over the weekend 5-3, now with a 3 point lead over the Am's for first. Chiefs now have won 6 in a row, again, and getting ready to go up to Calgary now to play the Hitmen on their Central Div. swing.

The two best teams in the WHL met tonight in front of 7,800 fans at the Saddledome, with the Chiefs beating the Hitmen 2-1 in overtime. Ironically, the kid who scored the winning goal for the Chiefs is from Calgary. I only caught the last few minutes of the game on the radio, while driving home from work tonight. Congratulations on yet another win, Hockeytom!

Marc, that would be our Captain, and cutie, Chris Bruton....nice crowd up there too in the Saddledome. Chiefs now 21-3 on the season and take on Medicine Hat in their 5 games in 6 night Central Div. road swing.

It appears the hype of the playoff series for the Western Conference Championship of the WHL, has lived up to its billing and then some, as Spokane scored the only goal of this game at the 46 second mark of the 2nd overtime last night. Chiefs have a 1 game lead in this best of 7 game series. Game two is in the desert again, before the series moves to Spokane early next week. Way to go Chiefs!

Game two, and this time its the Tri-City Ams' who score the only score of the game, in yet ANOTHER double overtime thriller!! Series now tied at 1-1 and now shifts to Spokane for game 2 and 3. I wouldn't be shocked to see yet another overtime game here. Quite the series...

Chiefs shut out Tri-City here last night 2-0 and now have a 2-1 lead in the series, with game 4 here again tonight. Chief goalie Dustin Tokarski is just steallar in net. Has about a 1.22 ga which is the leagues best right now....

Poor Chiefs goalie Dustin Tokarski, as a clearing attempt from his zone put the puck right in ths hands of a Tri-City player who scores the winner and the Chiefs lose 3-2 in ot. This incredible series is now tied at 2-2 and the game goes back down to Tri-City for game 5 with game 6 in Spokane. If the Chiefs get the win down there, they could come home and take the series..

The Chiefs who I will dub the King of overtimes did it again last night down in the desert, and won the game in the second overtime to take a 3-2 series lead. Woo-Hoooooo. Now we come home to Spokane for game 6 where we can close the deal. Third double overtime game of this series.

Game 6 tonight in Spokane. Chiefs can take this series with a win here. I expect them to do just that. Its time to bury the hatchet, or in this case the Tri-City Americans. lethbridge who will be a formidable opponent awaits, as they swept the Calgary Hitmen, not an easy task. I am concerned though, as to how much gas will be left in the tank for the Chiefs against Lethbridge because of all the overtime and double overtime games in this series...

All I can say is like the Quizno's commercial M-M-M-M-M. Chiefs had every opportunity in the world to end this and close out the series at home last night. But they could not and did not. Again, nothing on 5 powerplay chances, and the Am's win in a single overtime. So, it should come as really no surprise there will be a game 7 in the Tri-Cities tonight. Who ever survives this series is going to be at a huge disadvantage to play Lethbridge, Alta. in the next round. Chiefs and Ams have played sooo many overtime games in this series, they both gotta be running on fumes.

Congratulations to your Chiefs, Hockeytom! I see they beat your arch-rivals from Tri-City and this time no OT was required. Now they will go on to face the Lethbridge Hurricanes (who swept the Calgary Hitmen in four games) for the WHL title. Good luck! This year's Memorial Cup finals will be played in Kitchener, ON.

The WHL trophy had been re-named from the President's Cup to the Ed Chynoweth Cup just last year in recognition of his service to the WHL; sadly, Chynoweth died just a week ago.

Thank you Marc. I was somewhat surprised and pleased we won, but expected yet another overtime in this the 7th game. Many fans here are saying this series will be long remembered as an instant classic. Hard to say we can know much about Lethbridge, who we only played once this season, and lost 2-1, but since they swept your Calgary Hitmen, who are always competetive, they will be formidable....Spokane hasn't been this deep in the playoffs now since about 2000...

Game 1 tonight in Spokane between the Chiefs and the East Champion Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Coach of the Canes said both teams are pretty similiar, both clubs are speedy skaters who have very stingy goaltenders...should be interesting....I just hope there aren't as many double overtime games in this series that there was in our last series.....

The Chiefs D just totally shut down the Canes offense last night and Spokane takes a 1-0 lead in the series. I didn't see much fatigue factor for the Chiefs given the death match series with Tri, but then Lerthbridge had been sitting around waiting for our series with Tri-City to end for 9 days. Looked like TSN ( Canada) is carrying the games to fans up north while we got the Comcast feed. Game two here tonight, and we expect a much tougher opponent than we say last night. The winner of this series gets a ticket back to Kitchener, Ontario..

Spokane scores on 2 of its first 3 shots, and cruises on to take game 2 last night here with a 5-2 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes...Chiefs now have a 2-0 stranglehold on the Canes and the series now shifts to Emmax Centre in Lethbridge for games 3-5...way to go CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chiefs are in Lethbridge, Alta. for game 3 tonight. Incidentally, Lethbridge is south of Calgary. A story in the Lethbridge newspaper is pretty much laying the blame for the Canes 0-2 start against Spokane to the Calgary Hitmen, who Lethbridge swept 4-0 in order to play the Chiefs. The paper said if Calgary would have provided more opposition to the Canes, they would be in much better shape.

The overtime guys did it again last night in Lethbridge as the Chiefs win 2-1 ot, and are 1 win away from a trip back east to Kitchener. Shaw cable has done an outstanding job of showing and calling the game. Very well done.

Well your Chiefs did it Hockeytom, congratulations to the WHL champions, who swept the Lethbridge Hurricanes in four games (BTW, that's an odd name for the team; we NEVER get hurricanes in this part of the continent!) I saw part of tonight's game on TV here. So now it's on to the Memorial Cup round-robin next week with teams from the Ontario and Quebec junior leagues and the host team Kitchener Rangers.

Wow. Amazing group of hockey players. Had someone told me at the start of the season that the Chiefs would be where they are today, I would have asked what are you smoking???? Its been sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long since we have come this far. I couldn't be prouder of this group of kids. They have been on a mission in the playoffs...and now go back east to battle for the Memorial Cup...I understand that former Chief Coach Bryan Maxwell ( formerly of Lethbridge) was in attendance at Enmaxx Centre. Maxwell coahed the Chiefs to their first and only Memorial Cup victory back in 90'91. Incidentally Marc, based on a story in my local paper yesterday regarding the name Hurricanes. Guess because the wind is usually blowing in Lethbridge, someone came up with this name.