The Prince George Cougars announced today that fifth-year defenceman Bauer Dumanski has been named the 31st captain in team history.
“It’s such an honour,” said newly minted Captain Dumanski. “I have had some great captains and leaders before me like Hudson Thornton, Riley Heidt, and Ethan Samson. It means a lot to me to follow after them.”
The 20-year-old will make his captaincy debut tomorrow night when the Cougars face the Spokane Chiefs at 7:05 p.m. in Spokane. Fans can watch the game for free on Victory+.
Dumanski enters the contest with 251 career games played, ranking 9th all-time in Cougars history among defencemen.
Over that span, he has recorded 78 points (15-63-78), 102 penalty minutes, and an impressive plus/minus of +47 — the second-best mark in team history.
Dumanski succeeds Riley Heidt (2024-25) as team captain.
Supporting him in his new role will be alternate captains Carson Carels, Terik Parascak, and Corbin Vaughan.
In other roster news, the Cougars have re-assigned defenceman Leith Hunter to a team to be determined.
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