The Cougars are back in action for Game 5 of their Western Conference semi-final series Friday night in Penticton against the Vees. Puck drop is at 7:05pm from the South Okanagan Events Centre.
A timely goal from Arsenii Anisimov pushed the Prince George Cougars closer to the next round of the WHL Playoffs, while pushing the Spokane Chiefs to the brink. Anisimov was the overtime hero in a 3-2 game three win for the Cougars, extending the series lead to 3-0 for the Cats.
UNBC drops to 0-10 on the campaign and will be in Victoria and Vancouver Friday and Saturday to play the Vikes and Thunderbirds. Kickoff each night is at 5pm.
The Timberwolves improved to 2-4-6 while Thompson Rivers drops to 6-5-0. UNBC is back on the road this weekend taking on the Victoria Vikes on Friday followed by a Saturday matchup against UBC.
After a nine-day hiatus coupled with Sunday's shootout loss to the Broncos, the Cougars are off for another six days before hitting the road to Kelowna to battle against the Rockets on October 17th. Puck drop is at 6:05 from Prospera Place.