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LISTEN: Hartley’s Cat Scan with Bob Simmonds – January 14th, 2025

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LISTEN: Hartley’s Cat Scan with Bob Simmonds – January 14th, 2025

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:

  • Thoughts on the trade deadline, Ben Riche deal
  • Parting with Hunter Laing and a 1st Round pick; rising prices at trade deadline and the aftermath of 2017
  • Ideal road map to staying competitive
  • Thoughts on Cougars playoff chances; Upcoming WHL Prospects Draft, emphasis on US scouting and drafting for need
  • Passion for the Oilers and Cougars – tight-knit comradery among the Cougars scouts

You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Hartley's Cat Scan
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LISTEN: Hartley's Cat Scan with Bob Simmonds - January 14th, 2025
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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.