WHL Season

Cougars release schedule for 2021-22 Feature Games and Theme Nights

Aug 11, 2021 | 9:28 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – The Prince George Cougars have announced their Feature Games and Theme Nights schedule for the upcoming Western Hockey League Schedule.

The CN Centre will see five Feature Games highlight the Cougars’ 68-game regular season schedule, including the Home Opener against the defending BC Division champions Kamloops Blazers on Saturday, October 2nd. The always popular Fan Appreciation Night is on Sunday, April 3rd also against the Blazers.

New for the upcoming season is Essential Personnel Night on Saturday, November 13th against the Kelowna Rockets, and Mardi Gras Night on Saturday, February 26th versus the Portland Winterhawks. Essential Personnel Night will recognize and honour essential workers in our community that have been so crucial during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mardi Gras Night is a celebration of the world-famous Mardi Gras carnival festival that takes place in New Orleans every year.

The always-popular Teddy & Toque Toss is set for Saturday, December 11th against Kamloops. Fans are encouraged to bring stuffed toys and warm winter clothes to throw onto the ice when the Cougars score their first goal, which will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Feature Game Schedule

  • Home Opener: Saturday, October 2nd
  • Essential Personnel Night: Saturday, November 13th
  • Teddy & Toque Toss: Saturday, December 11th
  • Mardi Gras: Saturday, February 26th
  • Fan Appreciation Night: Sunday, April 3rd

In addition to the five Feature Games for the 2021-22 season, the Cougars will also have eight Theme Nights. The variety of Theme Nights include Halloween with the Cougars, two nights of a Christmas Craft Fair, a New Year’s Eve bash, Pride Night, and a three-night concert series.

Theme Nights Schedule

  • Halloween with the Cougars: Saturday, October 30th
  • Christmas Craft Fair: Tuesday, December 14th & Wednesday, December 15th
  • New Year’s Eve: Friday, December 31st
  • Pride Night: Friday, January 7th

Concert Series:

  • Queen Night: Friday, January 21st
  • AC/DC Night: Saturday, February 12th
  • Beatles Night: Saturday, March 12th

New to this season are three “Skate and Watch” events at the CN Centre. Enjoy a FREE public skate while watching the Cougars’ away game on the Video Scoreboard.

Skate and Watch Schedule

  • Saturday, October 23rd
  • Saturday, November 27th
  • Saturday, December 4th

The Cougars are bringing back “Mid-Week Madness,” which features $2 hotdogs and $5 select beers (plus taxes) for every Tuesday and Wednesday home game.