PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia (Interstat) — The Penticton Vees defeated the Prince George Cougars 5-1 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Western Hockey League play at CN Centre. Penticton improved to 1-1-0, while Prince George fell to 1-1-0. Attendance was 3,810. Gavin Katz opened scoring at 3:49 of the first period, assisted by Tyden Bergeson and Tyler Deakos. Tyler Deakos made it 2-0 at 0:50 of the second, with assists from Brooks DeMars and Callum Stone. Callum Stone scored at 4:42, assisted by Gavin Katz and Tristan Petersen. Nate Pederson pushed the lead to 4-0 at 19:51, with Jackson Schneider and Brooks DeMars assisting. Dmitri Yakutsenak scored for Prince George at 9:17 of the third, assisted by Townes Kozicky and Lee Shurgot. Pederson added his second goal at 17:23, with Gavin Katz and Tyden Bergeson assisting. Pederson finished with two goals and four shots. Katz had one goal, two assists and four shots. Stone added one goal, one assist, two shots and four penalty minutes. Deakos had one goal, one assist and two shots. Bergeson and DeMars each recorded two assists.