The Prince George Cougars have announced they have extended their partnership with 94.3 the GOAT and Vista Radio as the team’s exclusive partner for the 2019-20 season.
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“Vista Radio has been a great partner over the last several seasons and we look forward to continuing to build upon our partnership,” said Cougars’ Vice President, Business Andy Beesley. “We believe radio is an important medium to keep our fans connected and engaged with our team and we look forward to another season of exciting hockey in B.C.’s Northern Capital.”
Every Cougars’ game, home and away, will be broadcasted on 94.3 the GOAT, starting in September when the Cougars kick-off their 26th season in Prince George. Play-by-play coverage will be led by Fraser Rodgers, who enters his third season behind the mic for Cougars’ broadcasts. He will be joined by Hartley Miller who returns for his seventh season as an analyst.
“94.3 the GOAT is pleased to be the broadcast partner of the Prince George Cougars for the 2019-20 season,” commented Scott Lunn, Vista Radio B.C. North General Manager. “Being part of the community is key for us at Vista Radio and the Cougars are an integral part of that. we are excited to see the returning players and new faces entertain hockey fans at the CN Centre and on the radio.”
Cougars radio coverage will also be available online through MyPGNow.
On Thursday, the Prince George Cougars Society presented the BC Major Midget League’s Cariboo Cougars with a $25,000 donation.
“Our organization is incredibly proud to be a major contributor to our community as we put all of our fundraising effort back into helping local agencies and non-profit groups, said Cougars’ Vice President, Business Andy Beesley. “The Cariboo Cougars are a great development program here in Northern B.C. and we look forward to continuing to support them in the years to come.”
Over the past five years, the Cougars Society has donated over $150,000 to the Cariboo Cougars. The donations go to helping with operating costs, including primarily funding their annual trip to the Mac’s Midget AAA World Invitational Tournament in Calgary, AB.
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