(As of 12:01 a.m.) by Hartley Miller
WHL: (PG Cougars)
Winnipeg Ice 5 Prince George Cougars 1
The Cougars scored on their first shot, two minutes into the game from Majid Kakkoura, before the Ice responded with five consecutive goals, in front of 1,621 fans at the Wayne Fleming Arena in Winnipeg.
Prince George fell to 1-1-1-1 through four games on its six-game eastern road swing.
Winnipeg native Tyler Brennan suffered the loss in net, yielding five goals on 34 shots.
Cougars can’t capitalize on quick start in Tuesday’s setback in Winnipeg.
RECAP ➡️ https://t.co/Nkfg7UYV3g
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— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) January 15, 2020
Isaac Johnson notched two goals (two minutes apart in the second period) and two assists for the East-Division leading (26-15-1) Ice.
The game summary and highlights are right here.
The (11-23-3-4) Cougars play tonight in Brandon before concluding the trip Friday in Moose Jaw.
The (21-17-1-2) Wheat Kings are third in the East Division
Prince George is eight points behind the (17-20-2-1) Seattle Thunderbirds for the final Western Conference wild-card spot.
P.G. is also four points back of the (14-20-4-1) Tri-City Americans.
PG 1 WPG 5
TC 1 VIC 3
REG 4 POR 9
KAM 6 SPO 3— The WHL (@TheWHL) January 15, 2020
The P.G. Cougars schedule/results right here.
The WHL standings are right here.
LISTEN: @Hartley_Miller chats with @cFallooner on this week’s edition of the Cat Scan Podcast. Falloon played 336 career games with the @PGCougars before suiting up for the @umbisons | #cityofpg https://t.co/ffWqlo8GOM #sports #NorthernUprising pic.twitter.com/xNp17TXPaS
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) January 9, 2020
BCHL: (PG Spruce Kings)
The Prince George Spruce Kings visit the (22-18-1-1) Salmon Arm Silverbacks tonight before hosting the Langley Rivermen Friday.
The Friday game, with 600 seats left, will be Mohawks night at the RMCA.
Meet the 1958-59 Mohawks!
This was the inaugural season of the team.
This club was the first team to play in the “Coliseum” in ’58.
Friday Night is Mohawks Night at the RMCA!
Get your Tickets!
?️ | https://t.co/UTM3MwBIUc#MohawksNight || #GetInTheMix || #BCHL pic.twitter.com/eeunob9D2r
— Spruce Kings (@SpruceKings) January 13, 2020
Although the Spruce Kings have struggled at home this season, they have won their last three road games.
With 16 regular-season games remaining, the (14-23-2-3) Spruce Kings are last in the Mainland Division, seven points behind (17-19-2-4) Surrey and eight back of (19-20-1-1-1) Langley.
NHL: (11 Tuesday games)
Winnipeg Jets 4 Vancouver Canucks 0
Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and 18th of his career, a franchise record.
The Jets ended a six-game home losing streak.
The (25-18-4) Canucks finished 2-3 on a five-game road trip.
Vancouver is tied with Vegas for fourth in the tight Pacific Division, only a point behind Calgary and Edmonton and three back of Arizona.
The Canucks host the Coyotes Thursday to begin a three-game homestand.
BUF 4 – VGK 2
TOR 7 – NJD 4
TBL 4 – LAK 3 SO
NYI 8 – DET 2
PIT 7 – MIN 3
CBJ 3 – BOS 0
CHI 3 – OTT 2 OT
WPG 4 – VAN 0
DAL 3 – COL 2 OT
EDM 4 – NSH 2
ARI 6 – SJS 3https://t.co/NFSYj50hKj pic.twitter.com/5IV6DCNTAf— NHL (@NHL) January 15, 2020
There are just two NHL games tonight: Chicago at Montreal and Philadelphia at St. Louis.
The NHL schedule is right here.
BCMML: (Cariboo Cougars)
The Cariboo Cougars host the (20-7-0-1) Vancouver NW Hawks in the second annual Winter Classic in Fort St. James.
The doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday night at 5:30 on outdoor ice at Ernie Sam Memorial Arena and Sunday afternoon at 12:30 at the Fort Forum.
The (17-7-1-1) Cougars are in fifth place in the 11-team BCMML, two points behind the Vancouver NE Chiefs, four points back of the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds, five behind the Vancouver NW Hawks and 10 back of the (22-2-1-1) Okanagan Rockets.
Boys getting ready for this weekends matchup vs @NorthWestHawks! #DefendTheNorth #CaribooHockey #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/GwfiECELuj
— Cariboo Cougars (@cariboocougars) January 15, 2020
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The Northern Capitals of the B.C. Hockey Female Midget AAA League will also participate in the Winter Classic.
The (10-7-2) Capitals will play three games against the (16-1) Greater Vancouver Comets – on Friday in Vanderhoof (7 p.m.), Saturday at the Fort Forum (2 p.m.) and Sunday at Ernie Sam Memorial Arena (9 a.m.).
The outdoor game will be a first for the Capitals.
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The Major Midget League schedule/results/standings right here.
Canada West Basketball: (UNBC Timberwolves)
The UNBC Timberwolves visit the UBC Okanagan Heat Friday and Saturday in Canada West basketball in Kelowna.
The 4-8 UNBC men are 11th out of 17 teams.
The 3-9 UNBC women are 13th.
The top 12 will advance to the playoffs.
UBCO is 1-13 (men) and 2-13 (women).
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HUGE NEWS! The 6th Annual @UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast, March 11th, 2020, with keynote speaker @kadydandeneau7! Kady was one of the best to ever wear a @UNBCWomensBball jersey, and now she is the best wheelchair basketball player in the world! https://t.co/0p6JLNaVUK pic.twitter.com/asylmymy80
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) January 13, 2020
The Canada West men’s basketball schedule is right here.
The Canada West men’s basketball standings are right here.
The Canada West women’s basketball schedule is right here.
The Canada West women’s basketball standings are right here.