The Prince George Cougars will be represented behind the bench during the 2026 WHL Prospects Game next month at the Langley Events Centre.
Head coach and general manager Mark Lamb will be the bench boss for Team West with Parker Burgess of the Vancouver Giants and James Patrick of the Victoria Royals assisting him.
The 61-year-old is in his seventh season behind the bench of the Cougars. With a record of 26-16-2-0, the Cougars rank second in the B.C. Division and third in the WHL’s Western Conference.
Prior to his time in Prince George, Lamb spent seven seasons as Head Coach of the Swift Current Broncos. In 2023-24, Lamb was recognized with the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the WHL Coach of the Year, after leading the Cats to a B.C. Division title with a record of 49-15-1-3.
All six B.C. Division head coaches will be involved in the coaching staff for the two squads.
Shaun Clouston of the Kamloops Blazers will serve as Head Coach for Team East, with Derrick Martin of the Kelowna Rockets and Fred Harbinson of the Penticton Vees in support roles.
The game takes place on February 18th.
The Cougars are back in action on Friday when they welcome the Vancouver Giants at 7pm from CN Centre.
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