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By Elora McCormack
Cougars 2 Rockets 1 OT

Cougars take 2-1 overtime win over visiting Rockets

Nov 8, 2026 | 8:49 AM

PRICE GEORGE — The Prince George Cougars avoided a weekend sweep with a 2-1 overtime win against the Kelowna Rockets Saturday night (Nov. 7) at the CN Centre.

After a scoreless first period, the Cougars opened the night’s scoring early in the second frame when Kash Andresen netted the puck at the 2:51 mark.

The Cougars carried a 1-0 lead into the third period, but the Rockets found an equalizer late in the frame.

With 5:53 remaining in regulation time, Jacob Henderson scored for the Rockets to tie the game 1-1.

Neither team could find another goal before the end of regulation, forcing overtime.

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At the 4:47 mark of the extra frame, Jett Lajoie netted the game-winner, lifting the Cougars to a 2-1 victory and helping Prince George earn a split of the weekend home-and-home series against the Rockets.

The Cougars will be back on home ice for a mid-week double header against the Penticton Vees on Tuesday (Nov. 10) and Wednesday (Nov. 11).

by Elora McCormack

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