Prince George experienced more than just a one-punch knockout south of the border.
The Cougars gave up a season-high nine goals on 34 shots against the Chiefs, taking a 9-2 beating in front of more than 7,900 fans Friday night in Spokane.
FINAL:
Tough result in Spokane. Road trip wraps up in Tri-City tomorrow.#WHL #SPOvsPG pic.twitter.com/SJLNtsOWXO— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) February 24, 2018
Chiefs’ 17-year-old Assistant Captain Ty Smith tallied seven points (2G, 5A) to tie a team record for most points in a game by a defenceman.
He also posted a plus-seven rating (+7).
Brogan O’Brien and Aaron Boyd were the goal-scorers for Prince George.
FINAL: @PGCougars (2) at @spokanechiefs (9)
SCORING ? | https://t.co/y5FJjC04Ic#SPOvsPG
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 24, 2018
Jared Bethune also recorded his 100th career WHL assist in the contest, while Josh Maser tallied his ninth multi-point game with helpers on both goals.
Goaltender Tavin Grant was pulled before the start of the final frame allowing six goals on 28 shots.
The Cougars end their four-game road trip tonight, 7:05PM against the Tri-City Americans.
WATCH:
And Ty Smith is your Player of the Game after tonight’s 9-2 victory over Prince George (duh)!
BOX SCORE ? | https://t.co/y5MuvDSRiM
RECAP ? | https://t.co/e14eUf7l60 pic.twitter.com/Lai29U2Ahw
— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) February 24, 2018
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