Hartley's Cat Scan: Recent Episodes
Hartley Miller
Check out daily for new podcasts ranging from local stories, interviews with the PG Cougars and all the great things that happen here in Prince George, British Columbia!
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, they discussed several topics, including: The season as a whole, Game Four, Looking ahead to next season, This podcast is […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Director of Business and Goaltending Coach Taylor Dakers. During the episode, they discussed several topics, including: The first two games of the Penticton series, How to coach a first-round drafted […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, they discussed several topics including: Thoughts on the Spokane series, the little things that add up Advancing to Penticton; Vees […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guests this week are Cougars In-Stand Host Jessica Speziale and Show Caller and Director Darnell Toth. During the episode, they discussed several topics including: Preparing arena media for the playoffs, In-arena features, The incredibly popular […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, they discussed several topics including: The 2025-2026 regular season, The upcoming first round matchup with the Spokane Chiefs, The Cougars […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Former PG Cougars Captain Hudson Thornton. During the episode, they discussed several topics including: Bemidji State, Being the Captain of the Prince George Cougars Thoughts on current Cougars Relationships with Cougars […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is WHL Manager of Community Engagement and Content, Cami Kepke. During the episode, they discussed several topics including: Journey to the WHL, Creating content for the WHL, Freelance reporting in other sports, […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Goaltending Coach and Director of Business Taylor Dakers. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Playoffs Josh Ravensbergen and Alexander Levshyn Developing Ravensbergen with San Jose Sharks Goaltending Coach […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars content creator Harsh Banga. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Creating content to give better exposure to our athletes Aspiration to go pro; relationship with Cole Waldie NBA […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. John Pateman on the Cat Scan Podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars co-owner and President John Pateman. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Attendance on the season, What […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars co-owner and President John Pateman During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Cougars winning ways; NCAA changes Ownership being paired to five people Carson Carels; some of the staff […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars senior account executive and video coach Dylan Lukinchuk During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Cougars depth; chances in the Western Conference Indigenous Weekend against Kelowna Thoughts on long […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Examining the tape after a game, respecting your opponent Lineup decisions, sitting healthy players Layout […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cariboo Hockey General Manager Trevor Sprague. During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: Challenges with the weather leading up to the Winter Classic; volunteers needed to pull it […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guests this week are Cougars defenceman Carson Carels and goaltender Josh Ravensbergen During the episode, they discussed several topics including: What does the bronze medal from the World Juniors mean to them? Short turnaround for […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach Dave Adolph (Part 2). During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Players getting in shape before camp, defining the term injury-prone Shot […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach Dave Adolph. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Difference in year two with the players Discussing his many travels and accomplishments […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Performances of Alex Levshyn in Penticton and Everett Assessment of team after the first half […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Washington Capitals prospect and Cougars forward Terik Parascak During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: Development over the years, one major highlight prior to being drafted Thoughts on […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cole Waldie, Director of Broadcasting and Public Relations. During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: Player requests, most popular players Teddy Bear Toss Josh Ravesbergen, Carson Carels going […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Ronnie Shuker, author, editor, freelance writer […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guests this week is ex-NHL’er, former Cougars player, and co-owner […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars associate coach Jim Playfair During […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cariboo Hockey General Manager Trevor Sprague. […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds. […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Director of Business and Goalie […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Athletic Therapist and Strength and […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Athletic Therapist and Strength and […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Dan O’Connor, the Sports Information and […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cariboo Cougars U-18 head coach and […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guests this week are Cougars production caller Darnell Toth and […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars star goaltender Josh Ravensbergen. During […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cami Kepke, the WHL’s Manager of […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Director of Business and Goalie […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars account executive and video coach […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds. […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds. […]
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars.Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Goaltending Coach and Director of Business Taylor Dakers.[caption id="attachment_164042" align="alignright" width="300"] Taylor Dakers - courtesy of PG Cougars (Photo by James Doyle)[/caption]During the episode, both discussed several topics including:* The acquisition of 19-year-old goaltender Cooper Michaluk from the Spokane Chiefs * Cougars' star goaltender Josh Ravenbergen and his NHL Draft year and his chance at being on the World Juniors Team this year. * The Cougars' goaltending tandem of Ravensbergen and Michaluk * The team and their chances at being the top team in the BC Division * Season ticket sales being up for the season and where season ticket holders come from, as well as how many people are buying the flex pass tickets * Feature nights for the season, bringing attendance up * Adjusting to the new sound system at the CN Centre * Feedback from the fans
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_174156" align="alignright" width="300"] (Jim Playfair chatting with Hartley Miller during a recording of the Cat Scan Podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars associate coach Jim PlayfairDuring the episode, both discussed several topics including:* Becoming a movie star during a trip to Bali over the summer for the filming of Influencers 2 * On being approached by the San Jose Sharks in the off season * Takeaways against Spokane during the opening weekend * Valuable experience gained for the Cougars younger players with guys away at NHL camps * Preparing players for NHL training camps * On the winning mentality of the Cougars after last year's record-breaking campaign
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Reflecting on last season, resetting for 2024-25 * Early season roster flux * Handicapping the regular season from a league perspective * Goaltending situation with Josh Ravensbergen as clear-cut starter * The strength of the Cougars organization (draft capital and prospects pool) * Staying in contact with current and former players
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Business and goalie coach Taylor Dakers.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Fall out from a damaging article from the Prince George Citizen, suggesting the team is for sale and could re-locate to Chilliwack * Damage control with fans, corporate sponsorship and subsequent statement and story calling out the Citizen's inaccurate report. * On a member of six-person ownership group possibly looking at selling or seeking the market value of his shares * On the possibility of bidding for a future Memorial Cup (2029) * Season ticket sales outpacing last year; explaining ticket structure for 2024-25 season * Thoughts on the bright future of Josh Ravensbergen
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* The aftermath of losing in the Western Conference Final to Portland in six games * Exit meetings with the players; growing as a group * Importance of sustained success; departure of Hudson Thornton * On the possibility of having eight 20-year-olds heading into camp next year * Retooling roster with a full slate of prospects * Summer plans/the future of Associate coach Jim Playfair
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Business and goalie coach Taylor Dakers.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Assessment of Game 3 against Portland; play of goalies in the playoffs * Josh Ravensbergen's development since the start of the season; Ty Young handling back up role like a pro * Analyzing Winterhawks netminder Jan Spunar; pros and cons of 2-3-2 series format * Challenges of sold-out crowds; home game attendance * Season ticket renewals; volume of out of town fans attending home games * Growth of relationships with several Indigenous communities and corporate sponsorship
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_196204" align="alignright" width="300"] The voice of the Portland Winterhawks Nick Marek.[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Portland Winterhawks Director Broadcasting and Media Relations Nick Marek.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Reflecting on the two January matchups in Prince George; the tone being set for the Western Conference Final on Friday * The lack of WHL championships for the Winterhawks in recent years but plenty of playoff experience * Defeating a depleted Everett team; preparing for a high-pressure first two games against the Cougars * Portland goalie Jan Spunar on being the potential X-Factor in the series * Balanced scoring lineup; impact of Detroit Red Wings first-rounder Nate Danielson * His relationship with Mike Johnston; dealing with Veterans Memorial Coliseum availability
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Thoughts on making the final four; wrap up of Kelowna series * Portland sweeping Everett; approach to preparing for Winterhawks * Goalie matchup and likely hood both Ty Young and Josh Ravensbergen seeing action * Fan support on the road * Value of home ice advantage * Series schedule, how both teams mirror one another
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_195599" align="alignright" width="300"] Jessica Speziale and Darnell Toth on the Cat Scan Podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff[/caption]Hartley's guests this week are Cougars production caller Darnell Toth and in-game host and Corporate Sales rep Jessica Speziale.During the episode, both discussed several topics including:* What goes into the game-day experience/making hockey the star (Darnell) * Difference in the playoffs, communications with fans (Darnell/Jessica) * Crowd involvement with O'Canada (Jessica) * Freshening up the pre-game show (Darnell/Jessica) * Musical ventures (Jess) * Different/Strange ideas from fans (Darnell/Jessica)
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Final thoughts on Spokane series * Lack of upsets in Round 1; Round 2 overview * The team's business-like approach after sweeping Chiefs * Recent play from the Rockets * Individual success of several players including Ondrej Becher * Dealing with a nine-day layoff
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_172479" align="alignright" width="300"] (Photo credit Erica Perreaux)[/caption]Hartley's guest is Cougars alum forward Chase Wheatcroft.During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including:* Reliving the overtime winner against Tri-City in last year's playoffs * His first season with the AHL's Texas Stars; life in Cedar Park and the importance of hockey in Texas * Zac Funk's big year; keeping tabs with former teammates and other Western leaguers * Adjusting to life as a pro; game-day and practice routines * Flying commercial as an AHL player; going through the decision-making process of signing with an NHL team.
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* On finishing first in the WHL Regular Season; digesting team records established * Depth of their offense * Use of Koehn Ziemmer; potential return on top-line * The league's involvement in 2-3-2 series format against Spokane * The choice between Ty Young or Josh Ravensbergen for Game 1 * Dealing with the pressure of being favourites; emergence of Ondrej Becher
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Business and goalie coach Taylor Dakers.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Success as a team; records that have been set * Importance of sustaining success and a long playoff run * Goaltending situation heading into playoffs; decision-making process behind who starts * Average attendance growth; playoff ticket pricing * Success against Victoria * Zac Funk's success, ticket price comparisons and team expenses
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_44471" align="alignright" width="300"] File Photo: Ty Edmonds stands strong for his 100th WHL-career win 3-1 over Kamloops in 2016-17 | Kazha Cullen Photography[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars alumni and franchise leader in wins by a goaltender Ty EdmondsDuring the episode, he discussed several topics including:* On becoming a new Dad * Coming back to Prince George after his playing days * Similarities between himself and Josh Ravensbergen * Looking back on the 2016-17 season; playing university hockey in Lethbridge * Change in ownership; being drafted by Cougars in 9th round * Starting junior career in Manitoba with Virden Oil Capitals; impact Sean Murray (former Cougars goalie coach who passed away in November) had in his development
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.Hartley's guest this week is Cougars alumni and former player Quinn Hancock.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* On his single-season goal-scoring record being broken by Zac Funk after 26 years * Following the Cougars more due to the record and success of the team * Starting his junior career with the Spruce Kings, playing for Dale Marquette * Shifting to centre as a pro playing in Germany, Finland, and Sweden; making tax-free money overseas * Not missing a shift after being hit by Cory Sarich in Prince George * Coaching at Edge Academy with former Kamloops Blazers star blueliner Micki Dupont
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Importance of finishing first in the Western Conference * Chasing more milestones * Josh Ravensbergen continuing to win games in Cougars net * Success of younger players; update on Koehn Ziemmer * On the value of being the best PG Cougars team ever * Players who flew under the radar during the season
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_192176" align="alignright" width="300"] PG Cougars account executive Dylan Lukinchuk on the Cat Scan Podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars account executive Dylan LukinchukDuring the episode, both discussed several topics including:* Dealing with season members and welcoming fan feedback * On being brought on as Cougars video coordinator; previous scouting background with Sherwood Park Crusaders * Playing baseball with Cole Waldie growing up as well as spending time with him on the road * Approach as video coach; preparing the Cougars for each opponent * The popularity of flex packs among fans; preparing to sell playoff packages * Game-worn jersey collection
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_174156" align="alignright" width="300"] (Jim Playfair chatting with Hartley Miller during a recording of the Cat Scan Podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars associate coach Jim PlayfairDuring the episode, both discussed several topics including:* Emotion swings in Saturday's 9-6 win over Victoria * Goaltending situation is still unsettled * Defensive play connectivity; how to get top players buying into defensive roles * Importance of video coach Dylan Lukinchuk * His approach with players in 3-4 segments; making them play with confidence * On becoming a team that expects to win every game
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_191556" align="alignright" width="300"] Cougar forwards Carlin Dezainde (black hat), Terik Parascak (grey toque) chat with Hartley Miller on this week's episode of the Cat Scan Podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff[/caption]Hartley's guests this week are Cougar forwards Carlin Dezainde and Terik ParascakDuring the episode, both discussed a number of topics including:* Sunday's hard-fought win against Kamloops * Parascak's success as a rookie * Both players growing up in Calgary and Lethbridge respectively * Dezainde dealing with a torn labrum * Parascak's experience at the CHL Top Prospects Game in Moncton, New Brunswick * On Portland and Everett being the biggest threats to the Cougars in the Western Conference
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_70387" align="alignright" width="300"] File Photo of Eric Brewer, co-owner of the Prince George Cougars | My PG Now Staff.[/caption]Hartley's guests this week is ex-NHL'er, former Cougars player, and co-owner Eric BrewerDuring the episode, he discussed a number of topics including:* On and off-ice success this season * Attending the Portland games in person; continued interaction with Mark Lamb * On being among one of the best teams in the WHL * Learning from past playoff experiences; building organizational stability * What he has learned since becoming an owner; what has been most impressive to him this season
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_190609" align="alignright" width="300"] Zac Funk (left) and Riley Heidt (right) of the PG Cougars chat with Hartley Miller during an episode of the Cat Scan Podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff[/caption]Hartley's guests this week are the Cougars top two scorers Riley Heidt and Zac FunkDuring the episode, both discussed a number of topics including:* Splitting the weekend set against the Portland Winterhawks * Funk on being a Cougar since being acquired from the Calgary Hitmen * How the current coaching structure fits the team's identity; avoiding slumps/enjoying wins (Heidt/Funk) * Funk and Heidt talking about their midget playing days * When Funk anticipates signing an NHL contract
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_107804" align="alignright" width="300"] Cougars Head Coach and GM Mark Lamb (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including:* High prices at the WHL Trade Deadline * Making 14 trades over the past year; not dealing 1st rounders * Depth options throughout the lineup at forward * Intangibles of overage blueliner Chase Pauls; going behind the scenes on how a trade works * Difference in team culture over the past few seasons
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan![caption id="attachment_174157" align="alignright" width="225"] Jim Playfair on the Cat Scan podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff[/caption]This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.Hartley's guest this week is longtime NHL coach, Fort Saint James product, and Cougars Associate Coach Jim Playfair.During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including:* Spengler Cup experience, spending the holidays in Switzerland * Team chemistry in a short tournament; passion and energy of European crowds * Experience working with junior-aged players after 40 games with PG Cougars * Goaltending success; curfew differences between home and road * Trade deadline acquisitions Chase Pauls and Borya Valis
You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_188926" align="alignright" width="300"] PG Cougars co-owner and President John Pateman. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars co-owner and President John Pateman for part two of his chat.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Team budget for the Cougars consists of three million dollars during the regular season * Revenue generation as well as the rising attendance at Cougars home games. The ripple effect of winning. * The Cougars spending upwards of $200,000 per year to assist former players with their studies through the WHL Scholarship program. * How the ownership group survived the COVID period * What he has learned since becoming a co-owner
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_188926" align="alignright" width="300"] PG Cougars co-owner and President John Pateman. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars co-owner and President John PatemanDuring the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Born in England, growing up in Kamloops, and early playing days * Moving to Prince George in 1979, going into business with Greg Pocock and Ray Fortier * Poor drafts prior to Bob Simmonds being given the final say on selections by general manager Mark Lamb * Other ideas to get to know the fans, the possibility of a noon game in the future, and the success of the 6 pm start times on Saturday * Being a Vancouver Canucks season ticket holder since the 1980s'
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_107804" align="alignright" width="300"] Cougars Head Coach and GM Mark Lamb (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including:* First-half success, being most pleased with goals against and team play * On Riley Heidt's performance following World Junior camp snub by Hockey Canada * Zac Funk's breakout season and success on the power play * Possibly adding another 20-year-old before WHL Trade Deadline * Josh Ravensbergen taking control of the crease
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.[caption id="attachment_114825" align="alignright" width="300"] Cariboo Cougars Head Coach and Former PG Cougar Tyler Brough is this week's guest on the Cat Scan Podcast. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption]Hartley's guest this week is Cariboo Cougars U-18 head coach and President of the PG Cougars Alumni Association Tyler Brough.During the episode, he discussed several topics including:* Sitting atop the BC Elite Hockey League's U-18 standings with the Cariboo Cougars; deciding not to go to Circle K Tournament in Calgary * Being an "eye in the sky" for the Prince George Cougars; a recent job change * Jim Playfair's influence; Riley Heidt getting snubbed from Canada's World Junior selection camp * Coaching aspirations at the junior level; outdoor game in Fort Saint James next month against Okanagan Rockets * Planning for the 2024 PG Cougars Charity Golf Tournament
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is the Regina Pats Manager, Broadcast & Hockey Communications Dante De Caria
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Early broadcasting start in Ottawa * Watching Connor Bedard on a nightly basis, marveling at his accomplishments * The volume of media and public appearance requests Bedard gets on a daily basis * Stint with the BCHL's Powell River Kings * What we don't know about Connor Bedard/pros and cons of keeping or trading him at the WHL Trade Deadline
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Early thoughts on the team's 10-9-0-0 record * Offensive success, inconsistent play, and power play chemistry. * Acquisition of Cole Dubinsky from the Regina Pats * The scouting report on Koehn Ziemmer and Riley Heidt for NHL teams looking to draft them * Addition of Jim Playfair to the coaching staff
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Director of Ticket Sales Kevin Patenaude.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Ticket price changes boosted experiences * Biggest season ticket holders * The new all-in mentality among office staff for new ideas; * Mega 50/50 Jackpot nights; promotional suggestions/ideas from fans * Possibility of a women in hockey night
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Lynne Van Roode, the WHL Off-Ice Officials Volunteer Co-ordinator (Prince George)
During the episode, she discussed a number of topics including: * Running a crew of 14 people for each home game * Roles and responsiblities as well as being impartial * Tense situations during or after a game * Difficult and easiest jobs to train for * Can you excel as an off-ice official without hockey knowledge?
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars captain Ethan Samson.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Individual and team progress with the Cats over the past four years * Season expectations from a player's point of view * Team chemistry on and off the ice * Getting selected by the Cougars in the prospects draft; first NHL camp with Philadelphia Flyers * Competing against elite players such as Kamloops Blazers sniper Logan Stankoven
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Associate Coach Josh Dixon.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Off-season in Ontario * Growth as a team; breaking down the season into seven-game segments * Special teams struggles; the importance of the penalty kill * Team philosophy when facing adversity * Giving players the best opportunity to move up
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cariboo Hockey General Manager Trevor Sprague.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Hockey Canada fallout * Acceptable conduct for players within Cariboo Hockey * Stepping aside as head coach; the difficulty of breaking into junior hockey as an assistant coach due to low salaries * Relationship with the PG Cougars and Prince George Spruce Kings * Overview of Cariboo hockey teams/Northern Capitals; preview of Winter Classic weekend for 2023
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * His relationship with Queen Elizabeth II; rules and protocols when dealing with the Royal Family * Training and planning involved when escorting high-profile dignitaries * Encounters with the Prime Ministers of Canada, Finland as well as US President Bill Clinton * Significant expectations for the Cougars * Development of captain Ethan Samson
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Assistant Coach Carter Rigby.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Brief stint with the Cougars as a player before being dealt to Kelowna * Previous ties to Mark Lamb; playing for him in Swift Current * On being hired by the Cougars less than two weeks before the WHL season began * His role with the Cats and the approach he takes with the players * Differences between Junior B/WHL players; most influential coach growing up
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * His contract extension with the Cougars; front-office shakeup * 20-year-old additions of Chase Wheatcroft and Noah Boyko as well as Craig Armstrong trade * How to distribute ice time among their young players * Early indications on how players have looked * Goaltending situation going forward
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is the new play-by-play voice of the Cougars Cole Waldie.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Is becoming the voice of the Cougars his dream job? * Gradual rise through the ranks including stints in U-18 and the BCHL * Differences in the job scope with the Cougars and PG Spruce Kings * Thoughts on going back to an in-person post-game show again * Preparation as a broadcaster * Desire to go pro
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Business Operations Taylor Dakers.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Making the Cougars more visible in the community * Improving the fan experience at CN Centre including a new 19+ section * Changes to child ticket prices * On Ty Young and Tyler Brennan getting selected in the NHL Draft this summer * 6 pm start times on Saturday home games * Tailgate parties during the home opening weekend against Tri-City
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Deserving a better fate against Portland * Dealing with adversity throughout the season * Performance of Jonas Brondberg and Tyler Brennan * The importance of acquiring playoff experience * Looking ahead to next season; addressing secondary scoring * Being mentioned in Mark Messier's new book
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds.
During the episode, he spoke about a number of topics including: * Final Preparations for the upcoming WHL Prospects Draft * Amount of 16-year-olds enjoying success in the WHL this season * Getting more goal-scoring into the organization * Discussing the talent gap in the Western Conference * Advice for those wanting to become a police officer * Typical 12-hour workdays for a scout
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Importance of big wins against Kamloops and Victoria * Goaltending situation heading into playoff series with Portland Winterhawks * Being the underdog against Portland * The biggest challenge the Winterhawks present * Playoff memories as a player with Houston Aeros/Edmonton Oilers
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars associate coach Josh Dixon.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Birth of new son * Scoreboard watching * A critical win against Victoria * The final weekend of the regular season * Staying positive during difficult stretches
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Director of Player Development Steve O'Rourke.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * His role with the current players and prospects * The volume of prospects who end up being Cougars * Development projections * Top student, top hockey player? * Do you miss coaching?
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Director of Business Iain Scott.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Recent promotions * Increasing player access * Adapting to COVID times * Mega 50/50 jackpots * Fan Appreciation Night
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is co-owner Eric Brewer.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Assessment of the team * Keeping emotions in check while watching as an owner * Attendance, winning the fans back * How crucial is it the Cougars make the playoffs * On junior hockey players dealing with more social pressure now
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Manager of Merchandise Tanya Lamb.
During the episode, she discussed a number of topics including: * Most sought after items from fans * The type of merchandise requests she receives * Best/least favourite hockey city she's lived in while being married to Mark * Watching Mark win Turner Cup with Houston Aeros * Relationship with Tippett family (Dave and Wendy)/reaction to Dave getting fired from Edmonton Oilers
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Stuart Kemp, President of the Portland Winterhawks Booster Club.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Flying to the Winterhawks games in PG at the end of February * Experiencing two strokes in eight days several years ago/support from his wife during this period * Wrestling career that spanned over two decades/concussion problems * His desire to see young athletes succeed and move on to the next level * Variance in ages of Winterhawk boosters and the trips they take per season
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is the WHL's Vice-President of Hockey Richard Doerksen.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * League challenges due to pandemic/ins and outs of WHL schedule * Late April start to WHL playoffs/potential series structure for PG Cougars based on opponent * Playoff races * Difficult time to be a WHL owner * Where the game is now compared to years gone by
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Challenges of icing a full lineup this season * One game at a time approach * Return of Taylor Gauthier following the trade * Jonas Brondberg * Advice for young coaches who get let go
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars part-owner John Pateman
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * His assessment of the team this season * Team Financials/League Attendance * Greg Pocock's current position with the team * Taylor Gauthier's success in Portland/his return to PG * What it means to be part-owner of the Cougars
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is former Cougars Owner Rick Brodsky.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Relationship with the media, being told he was too cheap to fly during a road trip to Spokane * Process of selling the Cougars * His loyalty to Dallas Thompson * Shelf life of head coaches * On whether or not he got a bad rap from the fans
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is former Cougars Owner Rick Brodsky.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * His family bought the Saskatoon Blades in 1976, ran the team from 1980-to 1992 * Inheriting a messy situation in Victoria with the Cougars which included low ticket prices, a bad relationship with the city, and an old rink * Getting approved by the WHL to move to Prince George * Reasons for attendance decrease during the end of his ownership tenure * Biggest disappointment as owner
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Thoughts on the 1st half of the season * The WHL Trade Deadline/Taylor Gauthier deal * Koehn Zimmer's recent hot streak * Importance of good goaltending/development of Ty Young * Lineup changes due to COVID-19
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Lynne Van Roode, the WHL Off-Ice Officials Volunteer Co-ordinator (Prince George)
During the episode, she discussed a number of topics including: * Roles and responsibilities for each off-ice official for each game * The number of volunteers needed for a Cougars home game * Video review process * Importance of an unbiased approach during the game * How to change scoring plays/correct mistakes quickly
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars goaltending coach and former Kootenay Ice star netminder Taylor Dakers.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * On the Cougars trading Taylor Gauthier * His journey to becoming the starter during his playing days in Kootenay * The rewarding part of being a goalie coach * Preparation with Tyler Brennan and Ty Young during practices and game days * On how there is more teaching involved since the Gauthier trade
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is former Cougars Head Coach and current Kamloops Blazers Associate coach Mark Holick.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Tenures with the PG Cougars/Kootenay Ice/Syracuse Crunch (AHL) * Italy Experience * Ability to digest a loss quickly as a head coach * Having a sense of when you might be fired when things aren't going well * Adjustment to being an associate coach with the Blazers
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Going into the Christmas break on a winning note * Early outlook on the Western Conference standings * Development of Hudson Thronton/Koehn Ziemmer's six-point game * The tough decision involving overage goaltender Taylor Gauthier * Most disappointing/satisfying efforts of the first half
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest is Cariboo Cougars U-18 Head Coach and former PG Cougar Tyler Brough.
Tyler discussed a number of topics including: * Up and down first half to the season with the Cariboo Cougars * Living up to lofty expectations/not going to the Mac's Midget AAA Tournament in Calgary * Challenges of playing/coaching during a pandemic * Getting more PG Cougars Alumni out at major community events * Balancing/work/coaching and family
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Vice President of Business Andy Beesley.
During the episode, he brought up a number of topics including: * Significance of the Toque/Teddy Bear toss game * Addition of Christmas Break/New Year's Eve homes games for the first time in over a decade * Financial commitment from the ownership group during a tough time * No community appearances due to the pandemic
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Associate Coach Josh Dixon.
During the episode, he brought up a number of topics including: * Having a young team that's learning how to win * 1st-period inconsistencies * Strength in goal * Breaking down the season in 7-game segments
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Scouting Bob Simmonds.
During the episode, he a number of topics including: * Having two drafts to prepare for instead of one (WHL Prospects and American) * The process of taking the highest rated/best player available * Run on goalies * Communication between players, parents, and agents on committing players to the Cougars * Scout compensation in the WHL * The cycle of junior hockey
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guests this week are goaltenders Ethan Samson and Keaton Dowhaniuk.
During the episode, both discussed a number of topics including: * Playing and scoring in 100th WHL game (Samson) * Getting picked by the Philadelphia Flyers (Samson) * First time putting on skates (Dowhaniuk, Samson) * Outlook on BC Division (Samson, Dowhaniuk) * Experience in Kamloops Hub (Dowhaniuk, Samson) * Mood in the dressing room between periods (Both)
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guests this week are goaltenders Taylor Gauthier and Tyler Brennan.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Gauthier taking on a mentorship role in the final season * Relationship with each other (Both) * Recovering from a slow start (Brennan) * Gauthier wanting to stay in PG despite not being the starter * Gauthier on this being the most talented Cougars team he's played on * On being pulled/coming into a game in relief (Both)
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cariboo Cougars General Manager Trevor Sprague.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Evolution of Cariboo Hockey from one team to six * Adding more flexibility for prospective players with more roster spots available among the six teams * Three Northern Capitals recently winning Gold with Team BC * The process for a young player moving to PG to play * The transition between teams and age groups
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * On the Cougars being the youngest team in the WHL * The defensive depth and the development of Hudson Thornton * His philosophy of players who make mistakes * How the presence of Taylor Gauthier is rubbing off on Tyler Brennan * Four Cougar players listed by NHL Central Scouting
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is account executive Kevin Patenaude.
During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: * Interactions with different types of ticket holders * Pricing/package options for fans * Trying to win back reluctant fans * Listening to fan suggestions * Keeping an eye on different promotions from another league
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guests this week are captain and overage forward Jonny Hooker and defenceman Hudson Thornton.
During the episode, both discuss a number of topics including: * Both players talk BC Division hub experience in Kamloops * Hooker on being named captain * Importance of special teams (Jonny and Hudson) * Cougars young nucleus of players (Hudson and Jonny) * Hudson on finally joining the Cougars after stints in the BCHL and USHL
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Vice President of Business Andy Beesley.
During the episode, he brought up a number of topics including: * Fans cooperation with proof of vaccination status * Changes for the team and fans during a pandemic * Feature nights and promotions this season * Looking back at his eight-year run with the WHL franchise
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Associate Coach Josh Dixon.
During the episode, he brought up a number of topics including: * His relationship with Cats Head Coach and GM Mark Lamb * Being the bench boss of a young Saint John Sea Dogs team in the QMJHL * Life as a junior hockey coach - frequent moves with his wife and family * Importance of the mental game in hockey
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's first guest of the season is Cougars Head Coach and General Manager Mark Lamb.
During the episode, he brought up a number of topics including: * The team's goaltending situation * Cougars plethora of young talent that is on the roster * The excitement of having a 'somewhat normal' regular season * Home opener against Kamloops on Saturday
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Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan!
This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars.
Hartley's final guest for the season is Cougars Vice President of Business Andy Beesley.
During the episode, he brought up a number of topics including: * Ticket Prices * Possibility of returning to normal operations next season * 'Groundhog Day' vibe of the Kamloops Hub * What he has learned since joining the Cougars seven years ago
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