Riley Heidt named 30th captain in Cougars team history
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PRINCE GEORGE — A big honour for Prince George Cougars forward Riley Heidt.
The team announced Wednesday (Oct.2) that Heidt is the 30th captain in team history.
“First off, it’s an honour,” commented the newly appointed captain. “I just want to thank my teammates and the staff for believing in me. I’ve been here for four years and now my fifth year and learned what it has meant to be a Cougar and wear this jersey. We have been making steps in the right direction and where we want to go every day. I am super grateful, and this is something I don’t take lightly,” added Heidt.
Heidt will play his first game as the team’s captain Wednesday night when the Cougars visit the Kelowna Rockets at 7:05 p.m. He will enter the contest having skated in 221 games in his WHL career, compiling 280 points in that span (85-195-280). Those 280 points and 195 assists are a Cougars’ franchise record.
