The Prince George Cougars have yet to lose back-to-back games.
That record was put to the test for the ninth time last night against a formidable opponent, the US Division leading Wenatchee Wild.
The Cats came out flying, earning a 3-0 lead after the first period in front of the 2930 person crowd.
Two quick ones late in the second period for the Wild made it interesting for a brief moment, but under a minute after Wenatchee’s second goal, Hunter Laing scored his second, and the eventual game winner, to make it 4-2.
Hunter Laing has two goals, Heidt has 3 assists, we have 4 goals.
And a partridge in a pear tree? https://t.co/KWCTbMhXNT pic.twitter.com/6rPPk8GJDV
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) December 16, 2023
Luka Shcerbyna once again made it a one goal game early in the third, and once again the Cougars scored in under a minute to restore their lead.
Zac Funk ended his night with a hat trick goal into an empty net, his third hat trick of the month.
It got Funky in Wenatchee last night!@PGCougars | #WHLHatTricks pic.twitter.com/vJvnvgppPu
— The WHL (@TheWHL) December 16, 2023
Riley Heidt had five assists, bringing him to 60 points in 30 games played this year.
Ty Young made 26 saves on 29 shots, including a penalty shot save. Prince George outshot Wenatchee 32-29.
The win helps cement the Cougars’ position on the top of the Western Conference, now 23-9-0-0, three points ahead of Wenatchee with two games in hand.
They finish off the pre-Christmas half of their schedule tonight in Vancouver against the 12-17-2-0 Giants.
You can find the game’s details here.