In a nutshell: As of 12:05 a.m. Friday by Hartley Miller UPDATED at 6:00 p.m.
WHL: (BC Division)
Kamloops Blazers 6 PG Cougars 1
(The Blazers took control by scoring four unanswered goals in the second period, two of them 15 seconds apart. Kamloops outshot P.G. 42-26. The Blazers improved to 3-0 while the Cougars fell to 1-2. Prince George will play Vancouver Sunday night at 6:00)
A four-goal second period explosion by @blazerhockey paces them to a 6-1 win over @PGCougars in @TheWHL action from the BC Division bubblehttps://t.co/09oQVUr8Ak #CityofPG #sports #NorthernUprising pic.twitter.com/wUT4T2Zg02
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) April 2, 2021
You guessed it – @blazerhockey takin’ care of business once again. #REMAXHub
STATS ? | https://t.co/Ae8FduNhEa pic.twitter.com/ZdYAXkdKJn
— The WHL (@TheWHL) April 2, 2021
–Tyler Brennan of the Prince George Cougars is one one three goalies named to represent Canada at the 2021 Under-18 World Hockey Championship. The tournament will run from April 26th to May 6th in Frisco and Plano, Texas. The 25-man Canadian roster also includes eight defensemen and 14 forwards.
? WHL players have been named to Hockey Canada’s roster for the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship in Texas.
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/27qPU6jvs2 pic.twitter.com/xv5XWlpSrK
— The WHL (@TheWHL) April 1, 2021
Column:
Kelowna positives no surprise to IHA top doc: We knew this was most likely going to happen . . . AJHL has positives on three teams https://t.co/b0nLMOVMp4
— Gregg Drinnan (@gdrinnan) April 2, 2021
Cat Scan podcast:
LISTEN: @Hartley_Miller chats with @PGCougars Head Coach and GM Mark Lamb on this week’s episode of the Cat Scan podcast
| https://t.co/MNPUggtmS6 #CityOfPG #Sports pic.twitter.com/1lxZy89Amb— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) April 1, 2021
NHL: (North Division)
Montreal 4 Ottawa 1
Jake Allen made 22 saves, Phillip Danault and Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist each, and the Canadiens defeated the Senators on Thursday night for their third consecutive win.https://t.co/Q2KIfnmAUl
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 2, 2021
Mathew Barzal’s five-point outing highlighted a nine-game slate on Thursday. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/pZqphppZCY
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 2, 2021
–The Vancouver Canucks next three games have been postponed because several of their players and one member of the coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19. The Canucks are hoping to play again on Thursday (April 8th).
The @NHL postpones @Canucks games through Tuesday, April 6; Target Thursday, April 8 for team’s return to game play.
Details: https://t.co/cYKApZSonX pic.twitter.com/gQOhAlGa4M
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 1, 2021
Fans who are disappointed over the #Canucks‘ COVID-19 pause should look at Travis Hamonic’s situation to see the human side of this.
✍️: @imacSportsnethttps://t.co/l7CXbc0FLb
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 2, 2021
After signing a five-year, $25-million extension, how does Thatcher Demko’s deal stack up against the rest of the league?
Here’s a look at some comparables for the young netminder’s contract. https://t.co/YkBImKIgWR
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 1, 2021
The NHL schedule is right here.
The Canucks schedule is right here.
The NHL standings are right here.
BCHL:
The BCHL regular season begins this weekend. The Prince George Spruce Kings start their 20-game, 5-week schedule Saturday against the Chilliwack Chiefs. The Spruce Kings play the Chiefs and the Merritt Centennials 10 times each with all games starting at 5 p.m. at the Chilliwack Coliseum.
UNBC Timberwolves:
Mr. Timberwolf! One of the greatest teammates, leaders, and ambassadors in @UNBC history, @UNBCBasketball legend @UNBCDennis is a fitting final induction in our inaugural class of the Timberwolves Wall of Honour. Congrats, Dennis!! https://t.co/SgXnA4RqQd pic.twitter.com/AIRLZYsf0l
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) April 2, 2021
.@TBLightning bench boss and #CityofPG product @CoopersLaw will be the virtual keynote speaker this year at the @UNBCATHLETICS Legacy Breakfast | #cityofpg https://t.co/Ekr8GKVCAV #sports pic.twitter.com/memfmcDAEm
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) April 1, 2021
MLB: (season opener)
Toronto Blue Jays 3 New York Yankees 2 (10 innings)
NBA:
The (18-30) Toronto Raptors host Golden State tonight in Tampa Bay. The Raptors have lost 13 of their last 14 games.
The NBA schedule is right here.
The Raptors schedule is right here.
The NBA standings are right here.
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