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LISTEN: Hartley’s Cat Scan with Bob Simmonds (Part 1) – October 7th, 2024

Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan!

This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars.

Bob Simmonds, Director of Scouting for the Prince George Cougars | My PG Now staff

Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds.

During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including:

  • Winning a new vehicle during an Edmonton Oilers playoff 50/50 draw.
  • Bob and his wife receiving upgraded seats at a Rolling Stones concert in Los Angeles
  • Additions to Cougars scouting staff; roles and responsibilities while attending a game including sending an online report.
  •  Attending a U15 Manitoba Showcase to kick off the new season. Contacting draft eligible players and those closest to them ahead of Draft Day.
  • Managing protection lists.
  • You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

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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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