Prince George Cougars

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1997-1998

1997-1998 Prince George Cougars Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Scott Myers (G)	45	1979	Stonewall, MB, CAN	5'10"	172	R
	#35	Kevin Swanson (G)	44	1980	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#2	Aleksandrs Andrejevs (D)	45	1979	Riga, LAT	6'4"	229	L
	#3	Eric Brewer (D)"A"	45	1979	Vernon, BC, CAN	6'4"	216	L
	#14	Dustin Ernest (D)	44	1980	Moose Jaw, SK, CAN	6'3"	212	L
	#6	Petr Kubos (D)	45	1979	Vsetin, CZE	6'2"	207	R
	#4	Joel Kwiatkowski (D/F)	47	1977	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	203	L
	#15	Adam Loncan (D/F)	45	1979	Dawson Creek, BC, CAN	6'0"	198	-
	#2	Kevin McKay (D)	47	1977	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'3"	198	L
	#7	Garry Toor (D)	45	1979	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	179	R
	#8	Ian Walterson (D)	46	1978	Oakbank, MB, CAN	5'11"	192	R
	#5	Jeff Zorn (D)	45	1979	Tisdale, SK, CAN	5'11"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#9	Mike Bayrack (C)	46	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#22	Blair Betts (C)	44	1980	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#12	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	Justin Cox (C/RW)	43	1981	Merritt, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#14	Michael Dewar (RW)	43	1981	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'0"	203	R
	#24	Quinn Hancock (C/RW)	47	1977	Rock Creek, BC, CAN	6'1"	187	R
	#21	Trent Hunter (RW)	44	1980	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'3"	218	R
	#16	Michael Kiesman (C/D)	45	1979	Prince Rupert, BC, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#25	Andrew Luciuk (LW)"C"	47	1977	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#19	Mike Olynyk (C)	43	1981	Sparwood, BC, CAN	6'0"	198	R
	#11	Richard Peacock (RW)	46	1978	Salmon Arm, BC, CAN	5'10"	216	-
	#20	Owen Richey (LW)	43	1981	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	#17	Jarrett Smith (C)	45	1979	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#19	Curtis Tipler (RW)	46	1978	Edgerton, AB, CAN	6'5"	209	R
	#27	Travis Tipler (F/D)	46	1978	Wainwright, AB, CAN	6'1"	209	-
	#18	Jordan Walker (C)	45	1979	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	161	R

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 14Av Age: 19.16 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

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

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Prince George Cougars Captains

"C"

Andrew Luciuk

"A"

Eric Brewer

Team Captaincy History

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
12/29/2024 02:05 AM UTC	Victoria Royals	Prince George Cougars	-	WHL
12/28/2024 03:05 AM UTC	Victoria Royals	Prince George Cougars	-	WHL
12/18/2024 03:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Prince George Cougars	3 - 5	WHL
12/15/2024 02:05 AM UTC	Spokane Chiefs	Prince George Cougars	1 - 3	WHL
12/14/2024 03:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Prince George Cougars	4 - 1	WHL

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Prince George Cougars History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	32	18	9	-	-	5	126	106	41	1.28	1	-
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

Where Are They Now?

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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"	181 lbs
4	#88	Ollie Reid (F)	01/15/2009	Coldstream, BC, CAN	5'8"	134 lbs
5	#110	Tatum Fouquette (D)	07/21/2009	Warman, SK, CAN	6'0"	172 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"	150 lbs
10	#212	Gus Rustebakke (F)	02/16/2009	High River, AB, CAN	5'9"	161 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	6'1"	174 lbs
2	#37	Kayden Lemire (F)	01/27/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	194 lbs
2	#43	Dermot Johnston (D)	05/04/2008	Olds, AB, CAN	6'4"	212 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	5'11"	187 lbs
5	#103	Ethan Hamilton (F)	02/17/2008	Lanigan, SK, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
6	#125	Logan Jugnauth (D)	02/19/2008	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	165 lbs
7	#140	Émile Plourde (F)	08/29/2008	Matane, QC, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
7	#147	Luke Norman (G)	11/25/2008	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'3"	192 lbs
7	#154	Eli Johnson (D)	01/14/2008	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	172 lbs
8	#169	Ryan Pedersen (D)	02/11/2008	Rocky View, AB, CAN	6'1"	198 lbs
2022
1	#9	Lee Shurgot (F)	03/23/2007	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	185 lbs
2	#28	Jett Lajoie (F)	02/05/2007	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	179 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"	174 lbs
5	#94	Max Threinen (D)	03/01/2007	Langenburg, SK, CAN	6'3"	201 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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