PRINCE GEORGE, BC- The Prince George Cougars have relieved Head Coach Mike Vandekamp and Assistant Coach Stew Malgunas of their duties as of this morning.

General Manager Dallas Thompson will be taking over the head coaching position on an interim basis. The hiring of an assistant coach has not been determined at this time.

“We are committed to getting the team turned around and giving the fans a product that they can be proud of. The one thing we can control is our work ethic and if we commit to never getting outworked good things will happen. We all deserve no less,��? stated Rick Brodsky, president of the Cougars.