The Prince George Cougars have been busy before today’s WHL trade deadline.
The Cats traded for Vancouver’s Radovan Bondra this morning then PG General Manager Todd Harkins called up the Spokane Chiefs and acquired 1997-born forward Tanner Wishnowski. Heading the other way is a conditional eighth round draft pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.
The 6’0”, 186-pound Wishnowski has split this season between Spokane and the Kelowna Rockets. In 23 games this year, he has 10 points (three goals) and 28 penalty minutes.
In 54 games with the Kelowna Rockets last season, the native of Oakbank, MB had seven goals, six assists and 53 penalty minutes. In 78 career WHL games (with Spokane and Kelowna) he has 11 goals, 13 assists and 81 penalty minutes.
“Tanner is a very difficult player to play against and he’s going to add a great deal of depth and experience to our lineup,” said Harkins in a statement. “He’s a big body who skates well and can create havoc in all three zones. We’re very excited to welcome Tanner to the Prince George Cougars family.”
Tanner will join the Cougars at home following the team’s four-game Alberta road trip. Prince George’s next home game is January 17th vs. Portland.
The WHL trade deadline is 2 this afternoon.
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