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 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. 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 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 co-owner and President John Pateman During 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’ 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 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 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 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 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 goaltending coach Taylor Dakers. During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: On ice performance of the Cougars so far along with the home-heavy start to the year Teddy Bear Toss game against Victoria on Saturday; anticipated attendance spike for second half of season Josh Ravensbergen’s continued stellar play; thoughts on Ty Young returning to form after slow start Vancouver Canucks making adjustments to Ty’s game; working on the technical aspects. Mental aspect of goaltending 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 Dan O’Connor the former voice of the Cougars and now Sports Information and Marketing Director with the UNBC Timberwolves. During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: Early days as a broadcaster in Chetwynd and North Battleford, Saskatchewan Leaving the Cougars, becoming the Voice of the Vancouver Giants, and subsequently returning to Prince George His one-year stint at UBC after leaving the Giants A brief stint with Northern Health before joining UNBC The 2016-17 Cougars Season and how it all fell apart 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 longtime NHL coach, Fort Saint James product, and Cougars Associate Coach Jim Playfair. During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: On wanting to stay with the Cougars; signing a two-year contract over the summer. Breaking down the team’s 16-6 start; thoughts on not losing back-to-back games so far this season Changed philosophy on the penalty kill Goaltending situation; telling Miikka Kiprusoff stories to Cougars starter Ty Young Benefitting from more family time at the junior level; belief in Cougars being a good 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. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars in-game host and Corporate Partnerships consultant Jessica Toth. During the episode, she discussed a number of topics including: Being one year in on her job; game day responsibilities Managing a hectic schedule with her husband Darnell and her two kids Fan interactions during home games regarding the fan experience Singing the national anthem in the stands; her passion for music Sponsorship reaction to the team; her thoughts on new speakers going in at CN Centre 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 head coach and general manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: Wrap up of East Division road trip Where the team is at as we hit the quarter-pole of the WHL season On being one of the best teams in the WHL; the emergence of Josh Ravensbergen. Mark’s early-season surprises Development of Carter Rigby as a coach You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.