Brendan’s Sports Shorts; Saturday, December 27th

WHL:

The (22-9-1-0) Prince George Cougars are back in action tonight (Saturday) and tomorrow against the Victoria Royals (13-11-4-3) at CN Centre.

PG is six points up on the Penticton Vees for the B.C. Division lead.

BCHL: 

The (16-11-1) Prince George Spruce Kings are off until January 2nd and 3rd when they visit the Spruce Grove Saints (13-14-1-0) and the Blackfalds Bulldogs (21-8-1-0).

PG is two points back of the Coquitlam Express (17-8-1-0) for top spot in the Coastal East Division.

World Juniors Hockey Championship

Canada 7 Czech Republic 5

PG Cougars defenceman Carson Carels was held pointless while Josh Ravensbergen was listed as the third goalie and not in the lineup.

Canada takes on Latvia today at 1:30 Pacific Time.

Spengler Cup

Canada 3  US Collegiate Selects 2

Former Prince George Cougars goaltender Taylor Gauthier is a member of Team Canada

Former Prince George Spruce Kings forward Jack Stockfish is also a member of the US Collegiate Selects.

Canada’s next game is on Sunday at 11:15am Pacific Time against HC Davos.

Cariboo Cougars

The U18 Cariboo Cougars are in action at the Circle K Classic in Calgary.

Cariboo takes on the Calgary Royals this afternoon at 12:15 Pacific Time.

The Cougars also take on Team Maryland (Sunday) and Northern Alberta Xtreme on Monday (29th).

NHL (13 games)

The NHL returns from its Christmas Break today with 13 games.

The Vancouver Canucks host the San Jose Sharks.

NFL (Week 17)

Two games are scheduled for today as Green Bay hosts Baltimore while the Los Angeles Chargers face-off against the Houston Texans.

NBA

Washington Wizards 138 Toronto Raptors 117

Toronto is back in action on Sunday (12:30 Pacific Time) when they host the Golden State Warriors.

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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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