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Cougars Gauthier among 46 players selected to World Junior selection camp

Prince George Cougars goaltender Taylor Gauthier has been invited to Hockey’s Canada’s Selection Camp for the National Junior Team.

It runs from November 16th- December 13th in Red Deer.

He is among 46 players invited, including five goaltenders, 15 defencemen, and 26 forwards, that will compete for a chance to represent Canada at the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship.

“Taylor is a premier goaltender in our league and has a proven track record with Hockey Canada,” said Cougars’ General Manager & Head Coach Mark Lamb.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for him and we’re thrilled to see him get the recognition he deserves.”

The 19-year-old was first in the WHL in minutes played (2870), tied for first in games played (50), second in shots (1677), and second in saves (1537).

He also set career highs in wins (16), goals-against average (2.93), and save percentage (.917).

Gauthier won a gold medal with the men’s national team at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

The tournament runs from December 25th to January 5th in Edmonton.

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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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