Hartley's Cat Scan

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Business and goalie coach Taylor Dakers. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Assessment of Game 3 against Portland; play of goalies in the playoffs Josh Ravensbergen's development since the start of the season; Ty Young handling back up role like a pro Analyzing Winterhawks netminder Jan Spunar; pros and cons of 2-3-2 series format Challenges of sold-out crowds; home game attendance Season ticket renewals; volume of out of town fans attending home games Growth of relationships with several Indigenous communities and corporate sponsorship You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. [caption id="attachment_196204" align="alignright" width="300"] The voice of the Portland Winterhawks Nick Marek.[/caption] Hartley's guest this week is Portland Winterhawks Director Broadcasting and Media Relations Nick Marek. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Reflecting on the two January matchups in Prince George; the tone being set for the Western Conference Final on Friday The lack of WHL championships for the Winterhawks in recent years but plenty of playoff experience Defeating a depleted Everett team; preparing for a high-pressure first two games against the Cougars Portland goalie Jan Spunar on being the potential X-Factor in the series Balanced scoring lineup; impact of Detroit Red Wings first-rounder Nate Danielson His relationship with Mike Johnston; dealing with Veterans Memorial Coliseum availability You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. [caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption] Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Thoughts on making the final four; wrap up of Kelowna series Portland sweeping Everett; approach to preparing for Winterhawks Goalie matchup and likely hood both Ty Young and Josh Ravensbergen seeing action Fan support on the road Value of home ice advantage Series schedule, how both teams mirror one another You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. [caption id="attachment_195599" align="alignright" width="300"] Jessica Speziale and Darnell Toth on the Cat Scan Podcast. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff[/caption] Hartley's guests this week are Cougars production caller Darnell Toth and in-game host and Corporate Sales rep Jessica Speziale. During the episode, both discussed several topics including: What goes into the game-day experience/making hockey the star (Darnell) Difference in the playoffs, communications with fans (Darnell/Jessica) Crowd involvement with O'Canada (Jessica) Freshening up the pre-game show (Darnell/Jessica) Musical ventures (Jess) Different/Strange ideas from fans (Darnell/Jessica) You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. [caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption] Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Final thoughts on Spokane series Lack of upsets in Round 1; Round 2 overview The team's business-like approach after sweeping Chiefs Recent play from the Rockets Individual success of several players including Ondrej Becher Dealing with a nine-day layoff You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. [caption id="attachment_172479" align="alignright" width="300"] (Photo credit Erica Perreaux)[/caption] Hartley's guest is Cougars alum forward Chase Wheatcroft. During the episode, he discussed a number of topics including: Reliving the overtime winner against Tri-City in last year's playoffs His first season with the AHL's Texas Stars; life in Cedar Park and the importance of hockey in Texas Zac Funk's big year; keeping tabs with former teammates and other Western leaguers Adjusting to life as a pro; game-day and practice routines Flying commercial as an AHL player; going through the decision-making process of signing with an NHL team. You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. [caption id="attachment_107801" align="alignright" width="300"] Hartley Miller talks with Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff)[/caption] Hartley's guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: On finishing first in the WHL Regular Season; digesting team records established Depth of their offense Use of Koehn Ziemmer; potential return on top-line The league's involvement in 2-3-2 series format against Spokane The choice between Ty Young or Josh Ravensbergen for Game 1 Dealing with the pressure of being favourites; emergence of Ondrej Becher You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley's guest this week is Cougars Director of Business and goalie coach Taylor Dakers. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: Success as a team; records that have been set Importance of sustaining success and a long playoff run Goaltending situation heading into playoffs; decision-making process behind who starts Average attendance growth; playoff ticket pricing Success against Victoria Zac Funk's success, ticket price comparisons and team expenses You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. [caption id="attachment_44471" align="alignright" width="300"] File Photo: Ty Edmonds stands strong for his 100th WHL-career win 3-1 over Kamloops in 2016-17 | Kazha Cullen Photography[/caption] Hartley's guest this week is Cougars alumni and franchise leader in wins by a goaltender Ty Edmonds During the episode, he discussed several topics including: On becoming a new Dad Coming back to Prince George after his playing days Similarities between himself and Josh Ravensbergen Looking back on the 2016-17 season; playing university hockey in Lethbridge Change in ownership; being drafted by Cougars in 9th round Starting junior career in Manitoba with Virden Oil Capitals; impact Sean Murray (former Cougars goalie coach who passed away in November) had in his development You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Welcome to Hartley's Cat Scan! This is a weekly podcast featuring the 'who's who' of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley's guest this week is Cougars alumni and former player Quinn Hancock. During the episode, he discussed several topics including: On his single-season goal-scoring record being broken by Zac Funk after 26 years Following the Cougars more due to the record and success of the team Starting his junior career with the Spruce Kings, playing for Dale Marquette Shifting to centre as a pro playing in Germany, Finland, and Sweden; making tax-free money overseas Not missing a shift after being hit by Cory Sarich in Prince George Coaching at Edge Academy with former Kamloops Blazers star blueliner Micki Dupont You can also find this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and TuneIn.