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Prince George Cougars set to open 2026 training camp

Aug 26, 2026 | 12:54 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Prince George Cougars are preparing for another Western Hockey League season, with the club announcing its rosters and schedule for the 2026 training camp.

The camp will feature five teams named after former NHL players and Cougars alumni: Team Mason, Team Connolly, Team Harkins, Team Byfuglien and Team Chara. More than 70 players, including returning veterans, prospects and invitees, will take part as they compete for positions heading into the 2026-27 season.

On-ice activities begin Thursday, August 27, with testing and practices, followed by a Prospects Showcase game at 6 p.m. between Team Pogge and Team Souray.

The main camp schedule gets underway Friday, August 28, with four games scheduled throughout the day. Action continues Saturday with another four games before wrapping up Sunday with a pair of preliminary contests and the annual Rob Charney Cup intra-squad game at 6 p.m., featuring Team Brewer against Team Hamhuis.

Among the players taking part are several familiar names already in the Cougars system, along with a number of younger prospects hoping to make an impression on the coaching staff before the regular season.

Training camp serves as the organization’s first opportunity to evaluate players in a competitive environment and identify potential contributors for the upcoming campaign.

Following camp, the Cougars will begin their pre-season schedule on September 4 when they travel to Tumbler Ridge to take on the Edmonton Oil Kings.

The club is expected to use the exhibition schedule to further assess its roster before finalizing its lineup for the regular season.

All training camp scrimmages and games are open to the public, giving fans an early look at the next generation of Cougars talent as the team prepares for another season in the WHL.