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Cole Waldie becomes new voice of PG Cougars

It’s a dream come true for Cole Waldie.

The local product and former voice of the Prince George Spruce Kings is now the new Director, Broadcasting, Communications & Public Relations of the Prince George Cougars.

He takes over for Fraser Rodgers who is heading back to the Penticton Vees in a similar capacity.

“Cole is a talented, young broadcaster who has local ties, and we feel will fit in seamlessly with our team,” said Cougars’ General Manager & Head Coach, Mark Lamb. “His enthusiasm and dedication stand out and we look forward to him delivering an exciting product to our fans.”

Waldie joins the Cougars after he spent the last three seasons (2019-2022) with the Spruce Kings as the Director of Communications & Broadcasting.

Prior to that he was the Director of Media & Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Vancouver NE Chiefs in the BC Elite Hockey League. “I could not be happier to join the Prince George Cougars’ family. This is truly a dream come true,” said Waldie, “As a young kid who used to be a season ticket holder and witness the magical playoff run in 2007, working for this franchise, in this capacity, has always been a dream of mine and I can’t wait to get started.”

Among his new responsibilities, Waldie will broadcast all 68 regular-season games plus playoffs for the Cougars starting in September.

The 2022-23 Western Hockey League regular-season schedule will be released in July.

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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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