PRINCE GEORGE — Jakub Vanecek's goal at 18:45 of the third period snapped a 3-3 deadlock and lifted the visiting Tri-City Americans to a 4-3 Western Hockey League victory over the Prince George Cougars on Sunday at the CN Centre.

The Cougars had erased a 3-1 deficit with a goal in the final minute of the second period and another one before the third period was four minutes old.

Crew Martinson, David Krcal and Cruz Pavao also scored for the Americans (2-5-0-0), while Savin Virk chipped in with two assists.

Carson Carels had a goal and two assists for the Cougars (5-2-0-0), while Bauer Dumanski and Kooper Gizowski netted singles. The Cougars outshot the Americans 30-25.

The teams were tied 1-1 after the first period and the Americans led 3-2 heading into the third.

Xavier Wendt stopped

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