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Ex-PG Cougars forward succumbs to cancer at the tender age of 26

Former Prince George Cougars Captain Brock Hirsche has lost his battle with testicular cancer.

He was 26.

Hirsche played 161 regular season games over four seasons with the Cougars from 2009-10 to 2012-13.

His career with the team was cut short due to a shoulder injury, however, he remained with the Cougars in his final year of junior hockey as an assistant coach.

Hirsche went on to play Canada West hockey in his hometown of Lethbridge (2013-14 to 2015-16) and was named Captain for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns.

He was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2015.

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Hartley Miller
Hartley Miller
Hartley is the News Director for Vista Radio’s B.C. North division, as well as the morning news anchor for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97FM. He has served as the colour commentator for Prince George Cougars home games for 12 seasons. Hartley has been a fixture on the airwaves since 1979. He is the author of You Don’t Say, a collection of his most memorable sports quotes. Hartley is married with two children and four grandchildren.

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