The Prince George Cougars were in the spirit of giving as they delivered a 9-2 win over the Vancouver Giants last night. (Saturday)
Eight different Cougars found the back of the net, while a total of 13 found their way onto the score sheet with either a goal or an assist, sending the 2,906 fans at the Langley Event Centre home sad.
Hudson Thornton arguably scored the biggest goal of the night and added two assists, which made him the all-time scoring leader among Cougars defencemen.
HUDSON THORNTON HAS THE MOST POINTS BY A DEFENSEMAN IN FRANCHISE HISTORY!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/rcQXDa42ha pic.twitter.com/kN4jOIbgEy
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) December 17, 2023
The Cougars Captain has 159 points in 172 career games with the Cougars.
The previous record was held by now part-owner of the Cougars, Dan Hamhuis, who had 157 points during his time with the Cats.
Franchise SECOND highest blueline point producer Dan Hamhuis has a message for Hudson Thornton after his record setting goal and assist tonight https://t.co/InEz09rVq1 pic.twitter.com/dJe3uqbema
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) December 17, 2023
Thornton is also one goal away from tying the all-time goals by a defenceman record (47) held by Dustin Byfuglien.
Riley Heidt scored a pair in the win and added an assist.
Riley Heidt x The Super Rookie@mnwild x #NHLDraft https://t.co/S8p7jpNPuC pic.twitter.com/Rz1fpDVcMl
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) December 17, 2023
 Zac Funk scored one of his own and added three assists, while Terik Parascak scored one and added two helpers.
Zac Funk has 36 goals this season, and Carson Carels has his first career point! https://t.co/FJHadsdzH8 pic.twitter.com/bpYjk4edWM
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) December 17, 2023
 Tyson Buczkowski, Carlin Dezainde (1G, 1A), Oren Shtrom, and Arjun Bawa (1G, 1A) scored as well.
Really enjoying our time in Vancouver so far. https://t.co/un7Of6k9CR pic.twitter.com/7dtCJlqLx5
— Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) December 17, 2023
Nicholas McLennan notched a pair of assists, while Keaton Dowhaniuk and Bauer Dumanski notched one assist each.
15-year-old Carson Carels put up two helpers for his first two WHL points.
Josh Ravensbergen got the start in net, making 21 saves.
The full box score can be found here.
The Cougars (24-9-0-0) head into the Christmas break in a tie for first in the WHL Standings with the Saskatoon Blades. (23-8-2-0)
The full WHL standings can be found here.
The Cougars will be back in action at the CN Centre on December 27th, when the Edmonton Oil Kings come to town.
The full Cougars Schedule can be found here.