Prince George product Tanner Fjellstrom has been named Captain of this year's Cariboo Cougars. The 17 year old forward suited up for the Cougars last season, scoring 17 goals and 17 assists en route to a 2nd place finish in the BCMML. He scored a penalty shot goal in the finals series against the Giants.

Fjellstrom will have some help in the on ice leadership department, with Nathan Craft selected to wear an 'A'. The other alternate captains will be announced later this week.

Congratulations Tanner and Nathan.

A tough, rugged and physical play highlights a 3-game series between the Cougars and the Okanagan Hockey Adademy. On Friday, the Cougars won 7-1 on the back of Ei Jarvis and Tanner Fjellstrom scoring twice. David Readman was solid in net, picking up the victory.

On Saturday, the Cats were able to earn Nathan Warren his first shutout in a Cougars uniform, as he backstopped the Cats to a 6-0 win. Tanner Fjellstrom again stepped up offensively, scoring two goals and adding two assists.

The final game of the series went Sunday morning, with the Cats completing the sweep, 5-1. Fjellstrom again lit the lamp, scoring a goal and adding an assist and goaltenders David Readman and Nathan Warren split duties between the pipes.

The Cougars open their season next weekend, with a pair of games against the Fraser Valley Bruins.

Former Cougar goaltender Marcus Beesley has moved onto Junior A hockey by signing with the Prince George Spruce Kings of the BCHL. Beesley, formerly with the KIJHL's Nelson Leafs, spent two season with the Cougars, backstopping the team to the Finals in the 2009/2010 season. Last season with the Leafs, Beesley suited up in 35 games, going 14-19 with a 4.06 GAA and .862 SV%.

Congratulations Marcus.

Cougar forward Seb Lloyd is moving on up. Lloyd signed recently with the Westside Warriors, and joined Cougar alumni Tyson Witala and Michael King on the club. After initially trying out in Penticton for the Vees, Lloyd found his way to Westside and impressed immediately.

Congratulations Seb!