Sports by Hartley Thursday, February 9th as of 12:05 a.m.
WHL:
Prince George Cougars 7 Kelowna Rockets 2 (Wednesday)
The Cougars posted their season-high tying fourth straight victory, outscoring the opposition 24-6 during the streak.
13 different P.G. players picked up at least one point before 2,211 fans at CN Centre.
Wheatcroft’s dominance on display as @PGCougars whitewash @Kelowna_Rockets
| https://t.co/P8Zmbg3u2y #cityofpg #PrinceGeorge #northernbc #sports pic.twitter.com/WYOTT64RxC— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) February 9, 2023
Chase Wheatcroft had his second three-point game in as many nights to give him 11 points in his last four games.
He scored twice, including his team-leading 32nd goal, and added an assist.
Some Chase Wheatcroft Cat Stats™️for you this fine Wednesday:
He has 11 points in his last 4 games.
He has 21 points on his current 11 game point streak
He has an average of 2 points per game in his last 15 games.We traded a 4th round pick for this guy 😅 https://t.co/PSmBOQ3PyK pic.twitter.com/cKiYJGkZP3
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) February 9, 2023
The box score is here.
The (23-21-4) Cougars play the (17-28-3) Rockets again Friday in Kelowna.
Prince George is 2nd in the B.C. Division and 6th in the Western Conference, just two points behind Everett and five back of Tri-City.
Prince George Cougars 5 Kelowna Rockets 1 (Tuesday)
The Cougars scored two unanswered goals in the second period and three more unanswered goals in the 3rd to post their 3rd straight victory before 1,749 fans at CN Centre.
The box score is right here.
Czech Mate: Becher’s big night gives @PGCougars convincing win over @Kelowna_Rockets
| https://t.co/kN6QpxFK4m #cityofpg #PrinceGeorge #northernbc #sports pic.twitter.com/W3Lv32kb06— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) February 8, 2023
The schedule for the Cougars can be found here.
The WHL standings can be found here.
What does a game night show caller do for the @PGCougars? Okay, he calls the show from behind the scenes. Darnell Toth has an interesting story and gives all the details of his job and his ties to another Cougars contract worker in this week’s Cat Scan #podcast. https://t.co/on7ghhAn9X
— Hartley Miller (@Hartley_Miller) February 8, 2023
Column:
Firkus fills his hat for Warriors . . . Wheatcroft rolling with Cougars . . . Zloty assists Ice to victory https://t.co/55rN1xC7nh
— Gregg Drinnan (@gdrinnan) February 9, 2023
NHL: (2 Wednesday games)
New York Rangers 4 Vancouver Canucks 3
The (20-27-4) Canucks visit Bo Horvat and the New York Islanders tonight (4:30 PT).
Vancouver will conclude a 4-game road trip Saturday in Detroit (9:00 AM).
Dallas 4 Minnesota 1
BCHL:
The (21-16-2-1) Prince George Spruce Kings host the (10-24-3-2) Merritt Centennials on Friday and Saturday.
Prince George is 4th and Merritt is last in the 9-team Interior Division.
The Spruce Kings schedule can be found here.
The BCHL standings can be found here.
BC Elite Hockey League: (BCEHL)
(U18 male)
The (11-14-1-2) Under-18 Cariboo Cougars host the (0-29-0-1) North Island Silvertips four times in just three days.
The two teams play Friday night at 6:30 in Quesnel, Saturday morning at 9:00 at Kin 1, Saturday afternoon at 4:15 at Kin 1, and Sunday morning at 8:15 at Kin 1.
Cariboo is 7th in the 9-team division.
The league scores, standings, and stats for all BCEHL divisions can be found here.
NBA:
In a blockbuster NBA trade, the Brooklyn Nets are sending Kevin Durant (and TJ Warren) to the Phoenix Suns for three players and four first-round unprotected draft picks.
The Suns are sending Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, a 2028 pick swap for Durant and TJ Warren, sources tell ESPN. Durant wanted move and new owner Mat Ishbia pushed to get deal done tonight. https://t.co/fqFUMIDllo
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023
Toronto Raptors 112 San Antonio Spurs 98
The Spurs suffered their 10th straight loss.
The (26-30) Raptors continue a 5-game home stand on Friday when they entertain the Utah Jazz (4:30 PT).
The Toronto Raptors schedule can be found right here.
Canada West Basketball:
The UNBC Timberwolves conclude their Canada West basketball regular season with a doubleheader against the Bobcats Friday and Saturday in Brandon.
UNBC is 7-11 (12th place women) and 8-10 (9th place men).
The top 12 qualify for the playoffs starting Feb 17th.
Brandon is 0-18 (women) and 10-8 (men).
The UNBC women’s basketball schedule is right here.