The Prince George Cougars won their home opener for the first time in four years.
The Cougars whipped the Kelowna Rockets 4-1, outshooting the guests 44-16 before 5,282 fans.
P.G. went 3 for 10 on the power play while Kelowna was 0 for 3.
Brad Morrison tallied twice, including the winner early in the 2nd period, and Jan Khomenko notched a third period goal and an assist.
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The 5-0 Cougars and 1-3 Rockets meet again tonight (Saturday) at CN Centre.
Photo Credit: Prince George Cougars and Brett Cullen Photography