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Learning from the pros; Cougars hockey school to feature instruction from NHL alumni

The Prince George Cougars are hosting their inaugural Pro-D Day Hockey School, at the KIN 2 Arena, which is scheduled for September 25th

The first in a series of camps will include one-hour ice sessions for elite and recreational level players.

All ice sessions will be instructed by the Cougars’ coaching staff, led by General Manager & Head Coach and Stanley Cup champion Mark Lamb.

He will be joined by Associate Coach Jason Smith (WHL & NHL alum), Goaltending Coach Taylor Dakers (AHL & WHL alum), and Development Coach Steve O’Rourke (WHL & Pro alum).

“During these challenging times, we as an organization felt it was important to offer our support to the local and regional minor hockey community,” said Lamb. “I’m proud that our coaching staff is taking up a leadership role in helping develop our local minor hockey players. We are excited to provide ice sessions not only tailored to the elite level player but also those recreational level players who are looking for a great experience.”

Each elite level (9-12 years old) ice session is $35 per person.

In addition, all rec level ice session is $30 per person.

Elite Level Ice Sessions

· 8:00-9:00 am

o Defence specific training: 14 skaters, six goalies

· 9:30-10:30 am

o Forward specific training: 16 skaters, four goalies

· 11:00 am-12:00 pm

o Forward specific training: 18 skaters, two goalies

Rec Level Ice Sessions

*Players divided into two teams, nine skaters aside

· 12:30-1:30 pm

o 18 skaters, two goalies

· 2:00-3:00 pm

o 18 skaters, two goalies

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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