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Handful of former PG Cougars named to NHL opening day rosters

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Five Prince George Cougars alumni found themselves on the opening rosters of their respective NHL clubs.

They include Jansen Harkins (Anaheim Ducks), Zac Funk (Washington Capitals), Dennis Cholowski (New Jersey Devils), Chase Wheatcroft (Dallas Stars) and Ethan Samson (Philadelphia Flyers).

Funk, Wheatcroft, Samson and Harkins are listed as injured or on the non-active roster.

145 WHL Players were named to opening night rosters this season.

All 32 NHL Clubs feature at least one former WHL player, with the Vegas Golden Knights leading the pack with 11.

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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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