Prince George Cougars 1996-1997 - Roster, Stats & more

1996-1997

1996-1997 Prince George Cougars Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Tyler Love (G)	47	1977	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#30	Chris Mason (G)	48	1976	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'0"	203	L
	#1	Scott Myers (G)	44	1979	Stonewall, MB, CAN	5'10"	172	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Eric Brewer (D)	45	1979	Vernon, BC, CAN	6'4"	216	L
	#7	Zdeno Chára (D)	47	1977	Trencin, SVK	6'9"	249	L
	#5	Jeff Church (D)	44	1979	Dauphin, MB, CAN	6'3"	194	L
	#2	Kyle Kautz (D)	44	1980	Hanna, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#4	Joel Kwiatkowski (D)	47	1977	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	203	L
	#2	Kevin McKay (D)	47	1977	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'3"	198	L
	#10	Dennis Mullen (D)	46	1977	Bonnyville, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#27	Lee Siemens (D)	44	1979	Edberg, AB, CAN	6'2"	225	L
	#21	Harkie Singh (D)	45	1978	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	218	L
	#6	Ian Walterson (D)	46	1978	Oakbank, MB, CAN	5'11"	192	R
FORWARDS
	#14	Mike Bayrack (C)	45	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#22	Blair Betts (C)	44	1980	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#12	Josh Bostock (RW)	46	1978	Salmon Arm, BC, CAN	6'3"	194	R
	#21	Tyler Bouck (LW)	44	1980	Camrose, AB, CAN	6'0"	196	L
	#23	Tyler Brough (F)	45	1979	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#27	Travis Eagles (RW)	43	1981	Estevan, SK, CAN	6'4"	194	R
	#27	Cary Ernewein (F)	43	1980	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#28	Kyle Freadrich (LW)	45	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'7"	260	L
	#24	Quinn Hancock (C)	47	1977	Rock Creek, BC, CAN	6'1"	187	R
	#16	Michael Kiesman (C/D)	45	1979	Prince Rupert, BC, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#9	Chris Low (LW)	47	1976	Foxwarren, MB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#25	Andrew Luciuk (LW)	47	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#11	Geoff Lynch (LW)	48	1976	Burns Lake, BC, CAN	6'2"	192	L
	#19	Brad Mehalko (RW)	47	1977	Enchant, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#18	Ronald Petrovicky (RW)	47	1977	Zilina, SVK	5'10"	185	R
	#11	Peter Roed (C)	47	1976	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'1"	198	L
	#17	Jarrett Smith (C)	44	1979	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#8	Travis Tipler (F/D)	46	1978	Wainwright, AB, CAN	6'1"	209	-
	#14	Marty Virostek (C)	45	1979	Enchant, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#20	Rob Voltera (LW)	46	1978	Campbell River, BC, CAN	5'11"	209	L

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 17Av Age: 18.79 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 201 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Prince George Cougars Staff

Head CoachStan Butler
General ManagerDennis Polonich
Dir. of ScoutingRuss Smart
Franchise OwnerRick Brodsky
PresidentRick Brodsky

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1996-1997 Prince George Cougars Demographics

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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

1996-1997 Prince George Cougars Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Prince George Cougars: 2 385 GP
Czechia: 1 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
05/06/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Prince George Cougars	Portland Winterhawks	1 - 2	WHL
05/02/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Prince George Cougars	1 - 6	WHL
05/01/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Prince George Cougars	5 - 2	WHL
04/29/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Prince George Cougars	4 - 1	WHL
04/27/2024 01:00 AM UTC	Prince George Cougars	Portland Winterhawks	3 - 5	WHL

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Vojtech Vochvest (D)

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Oren Shtrom (F)

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05/27/2024

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Dade Wotherspoon (F)

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05/21/2024

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Arjun Bawa (F)

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Oscar Lovsin (F)

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04/10/2024

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Hudson Thornton (D)

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03/24/2024

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Riley Heidt (F)

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Prince George Cougars History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
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
1996-1997	WHL	72	28	39	5	-	-	238	287	61	0.85	14	Conference Final loss
1995-1996	WHL	72	17	53	2	-	-	219	340	36	0.5	17	Did not make playoffs
1994-1995	WHL	72	14	55	3	-	-	229	392	31	0.43	16	Did not make playoffs

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#21	Dade Wotherspoon (F)	08/04/2009	Martensville, SK, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
2	#41	Cooper Bratton (D)	02/22/2009	Moosomin, SK, CAN	6'2"	170 lbs
4	#88	Ollie Reid (F)	01/15/2009	Coldstream, BC, CAN	5'8"	134 lbs
5	#110	Tatum Fouquette (D)	07/21/2009	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	5'11"	165 lbs
7	#154	Dixon Hartwich (F)	08/12/2009	St. Andrews, MB, CAN	5'9"	176 lbs
8	#176	Davin Chyld (G)	12/05/2009	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	6'1"	170 lbs
9	#179	Keenan Fox (F)	05/23/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	165 lbs
9	#198	Ryder Schnitzler (D)	03/03/2009	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'10"	148 lbs
10	#212	Gus Rustebakke (F)	02/16/2009	High River, AB, CAN	5'7"	150 lbs
10	#220	Reeve Waugh (D)	03/25/2009	Carlyle, SK, CAN	5'10"	154 lbs
2023
1	#15	Carson Carels (D)	06/23/2008	Cypress River, MB, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
2	#37	Kayden Lemire (F)	01/27/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	183 lbs
2	#43	Dermot Johnston (D)	05/04/2008	Olds, AB, CAN	6'3"	201 lbs
2	#44	Townes Kozicky (F)	07/30/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'8"	146 lbs
3	#63	Patrick Sopiarz (F)	03/05/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
5	#103	Ethan Hamilton (F)	02/17/2008	Lanigan, SK, CAN	5'10"	154 lbs
6	#125	Logan Jugnauth (D)	02/19/2008	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	161 lbs
7	#140	Émile Plourde (F)	08/29/2008	Matane, QC, CAN	5'9"	143 lbs
7	#147	Luke Norman (G)	11/25/2008	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'3"	190 lbs
7	#154	Eli Johnson (D)	01/14/2008	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
8	#169	Ryan Pedersen (D)	02/11/2008	Rocky View, AB, CAN	6'0"	209 lbs
2022
1	#9	Lee Shurgot (F)	03/23/2007	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	176 lbs
2	#28	Jett Lajoie (F)	02/05/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	163 lbs
3	#50	Leith Hunter (D)	04/03/2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'6"	185 lbs
3	#61	Aiden Foster (F)	02/05/2007	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	6'2"	170 lbs
5	#94	Max Threinen (D)	03/01/2007	Langenburg, SK, CAN	6'2"	190 lbs
6	#116	Brady Holtvogt (G)	07/18/2007	Humboldt, SK, CAN	6'1"	201 lbs
7	#138	Kieran Thibault (D)	03/28/2007	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'2"	185 lbs
7	#145	Mitchell DeCoste (D)	05/30/2007	Airdrie, AB, CAN	5'9"	157 lbs
7	#150	Rowan McDonald (F)	05/19/2007	Stony Plain, AB, CAN	6'4"	198 lbs
8	#160	Logan Flint (F)	03/01/2007	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	6'1"	185 lbs

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