Tag: Carson Carels

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Monday, June 29th

The Calgary Flames may have some new hockey fans in Prince George.

“He’s potentially a team captain down the road” Flames scout breaks down Carels selection

It was a night to remember for Carson Carels after being drafted 6th overall by the Calgary Flames.

Zach’s Sports Shorts; Saturday, June 27th

Prince George Cougar defenceman Carson Carels will be joining the Calgary Flames, after being selected 6th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.

“I’m still shaking right now” PG Cougars Carels on being drafted 6th overall by the Calgary Flames

Prince George Cougar defenceman Carson Carels will be joining the Calgary Flames, after being selected 6th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Wednesday, May 20th

Ace defenceman Carson Carels is leaving the Prince George Cougars after two full seasons with the team. He announced on social media he is headed to the NCAA and will play the upcoming hockey season with the University of North Dakota Hawks.

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Tuesday, May 19th

The Western Conference Final opens Wednesday (5 PM PT) with Vegas at Colorado.

Five members of PG Cougars make final NHL Central Scouting rankings

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.

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Carels, Ravensbergen and Schmidt named first team WHL Western Conference All-Stars

Half of the WHL's Western Conference First All-Star Team have Prince George ties. 

Cougars dull the Blades in solid shutout effort

The Cougars are 5-2 on an eight-game road trip with the final stop slated for tomorrow (Saturday) against the Prince Albert Raiders (44-8-5-1). Puck drop is 5pm from the Art Hauser Centre.

Carels’ Manitoba homecoming boosts Cougars to victory against Brandon

PG improves to 4-1 on an eight-game road trip that continues tomorrow (Wednesday) in Regina against the Pats (21-27-6-1). Ex-Cougars Caden Brown and Ephram McNutt are first and fourth in team scoring for the Pats.

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Thursday, February 19th

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games: Men's Hockey:  (Quarter-finals) Canada  4  Czechia  3  (OT)

Carels masterful in loss at WHL Top Prospects game

Local product and Spokane Chiefs forward Chase Harrington was held pointless and record a plus-one rating in defeat. 

Captain Carels: Cougars defenceman to wear the “C” at WHL Prospects Game

Carels was named the captain for Team West, with JP Hurlburt (Kamloops) Ryan Lin (Vancouver) and Jakub Vanecek (Tri-City) serving as alternates. 

Sopiarz comes back to haunt Cougars as Red Deer collects upset victory

With the costly loss, Prince George (29-18-2-0) remains nine points back of the Penticton Vees for top spot in the B.C. Division – the Vees have a game in hand.

Carels notches four points as Cats down Blazers in OT

There's a reason Carson Carels has been climbing up NHL Draft boards, and last night was evidence of it. Carels had points on all four of the Prince George Cougars goals in a 4-3 overtime win over the Kamloops Blazers.

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Darin’s Sports Shorts; Monday, October 12th

Recap of local and national sports.

T-Wolves WSOC drop a pair of close shaves against UBCO, Wolfpack

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.

UNBC MSOC complete weekend sweep of UBCO, Thompson Rivers

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.

Conway’s clutch performance seals Broncos shootout victory over Cougars

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.

PG Fire Rescue crews extinguish travel trailer fire

Prince George Fire Rescue was called to a structure fire at the Sintich RV/mobile home park on Highway 97. 
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