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Cougars acquire Funk from Hitmen in exchange for MacAdams and picks

The Prince George Cougars have made another trade before today’s WHL Trade Deadline.

File photo of Carter MacAdams & the PG Cougars in action during 5-2 victory over the Rockets in Kelowna on Wed Feb 16, 2022. Photo credit: Steve Dunsmoor

The Cats have acquired 19-year-old Zac Funk from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for Carter MacAdams, and a 2023 2nd round picks, and a 2nd and 4th round pick in 2024.

Funk, a product of Coldstream, BC, has notched 13 goals and 32 points in 33 games this season, as well as 45 penalty minutes.

“Zac is the type of player we were looking for at the deadline,” said Cougars Head Coach and GM Mark Lamb.

“He’s got experience, he can score, and plays a heavy physical game.”

The 6′, 200 lb forward has played in 129 WHL games, collecting 78 points (39 G, 39 A) over that time.

 

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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