Hartley's Cat Scan Hartley Miller

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.