By Aaron Schulze

WHL Preseason

Blazers wrap up preseason with a 3-2 overtime win over Cougars

Sep 14, 2025 | 8:11 AM

QUESNEL, B.C. — The Kamloops Blazers beat the Prince George Cougars in their final game of the WHL preseason Saturday (Sept. 13) 3-2 in overtime at the West Fraser Centre in Quesnel.

J.P. Hurlbert scored twice before the recently signed Josh Evaschesen put away the winner in overtime.

The Blazers finished their exhibition schedule with a 3-2-0 record. They’ll open their regular season schedule at home Saturday (Sept. 20) when they welcome the Spokane Chiefs to Sandman Centre. Puck drop is at 6:00 p.m.

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First Period

1-0, Cougars, Dmitri Yakutsenak (2) from Kayden Lemire and Carson Carels, 15:17

Second Period

1-1, Blazers, J.P. Hurlbert (5) from Jordan Keller and Rhett Ravndahl (power play), 5:55

Third Period

2-1, Cougars, Lee Shurgot (1) from Kooper Gizowski and Leith Hunter, 2:47

2-2, Blazers, J.P. Hurlbert 2 (6) from Dryden Deobald and Madex Kabrud, 11:39

Overtime

3-2, Blazers, Josh Evaschesen (1) from Cooper Moore and Isa Guram, 4:24

Goaltending

Madex Kabrud (W), Blazers, 20 saves on 21 shots in 34 minutes.

Logan Edmonstone, Blazers, nine saves on 10 shots in 30 minutes played.

Alexander Levshyn (OTL), Cougars, 28 saves on 31 shots in 64 minutes played.