This is your Captain speaking!
Riley Heidt spoke volumes, scoring three goals, with two of them on the power play, leading the Prince George Cougars to a 5-4 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders before 3,840 fans Saturday night at CN Centre.
Heidt, who was given the C after coming back from the Minnesota Wild training camp, was also instrumental on the penalty kill in addition to winning 14 of 23 faceoffs.
Heidt needs a new hat.@PGCougars | @mnwild | #WHLHatTricks pic.twitter.com/Mmwv0ZlpL1
— The WHL (@TheWHL) October 13, 2024
His linemate Borya Valis picked up a goal and two assists and defenseman Bauer Dumanski scored the winner while shorthanded at 5:29 of the third.
The game summary and highlights are here.
The Cougars were 2-for-5 on the power play and 5-for-6 on the penalty kill as they ended a 3-game winless streak.
Prince George outshot Prince Albert 34-19.
The game was tied 1-1 after one and P.G. led 4-3 after two.
The (5-2-2-1) Cougars start a 3-game Alberta road trip Monday afternoon in Calgary against the (2-4) Hitmen.
A busy Saturday concludes with a đź’Ą #WHLScores pic.twitter.com/S7ZdpPAAFP
— The WHL (@TheWHL) October 13, 2024
The Cougars 2024-25 regular season schedule and results are here.
The WHL Conference standings are here.
The WHL Division standings are here.
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