After Climbing Out of Three-Goal Hole in Prince George, Blazers Fall 5-4 in Shootout

Goalie callup Lewis saves the day for Cougars

Called into service by the Prince George Cougars for his WHL debut, Preston Lewis makes 24 saves to reserve 5-4 shootout win over visiting Kamloops Blazers

After climbing out of three-goal hole in Prince George, Blazers fall 5-4 in shootout

Cougars top Blazers in B.C. division battle

PRINCE GEORGE — The Kamloops Blazers struck first on Saturday night, but four unanswered goals from the Cougars completed the weekend sweep for Prince George. Tommy Lafreniere got the scoring started in the second period with his 22nd of the season. PG would strike back just before the end of the frame with two quick goals, first from Lee Shurgot, and then in the final minute Kooper Gizowski gave the Cougars a lead they would never relinquish. 2…

Cougars outlast Blazers in shootout behind Lewis’ WHL debut

BY COLE WALDIE Prince George Cougars Despite dressing a short-handed lineup, the Prince George Cougars were unfazed. In goaltender Preston Lewis’ WHL debut, the Cougars defeated the Kamloops Blazers 5–4 in a shootout on Friday night at the CN Centre. Lewis stopped 23 of 27 shots in the win. Offensively, Prince George received goals from […]

Blazers bested in shootout as Salmon Arm netminder Preston Lewis wins WHL debut with Cougars

PRINCE GEORGE — The Kamloops Blazers erased a three goal deficit but they fell 5-4 in a shootout to the Prince George Cougars Friday (Dec. 12) at the CN Centre. Tommy Lafrienere scored twice and added an assist, but the Blazers were bested by Salmon Arm’s Preston Lewis, who was called up from the Devon Xtreme in the Alberta Junior Hockey League and thrust into action. The 19-year-old Lewis – who grew up playing for the Thompson Blazers – stopped…

Cougars Outlast Blazers in Shootout Behind Lewis’ WHL Debut - Prince George Cougars

Prince George rallies past Kamloops 5–4 despite short-handed lineup, moves to 21–8–0–0