By Catherine Hansen

Cougars Edge Tri – City on Home Ice

Jan 6, 2018 | 7:18 AM

The Prince George Cougars kicked-off their 2018 home schedule in style, topping the Tri-City Americans 4-3 at the CN Centre on Friday night.

Jared Bethune picked up his first hat-trick of the season and second of his career. Josh Maser also scored and Tavin Grant kicked-out 34 of 37 shots for his 10th win.

The Cougars (15-18-4-2) face the Americans (20-12-5-0) once again tonight at 7 pm, in the back half of their weekend doubleheader.