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Capsule preview: T-birds at Prince George

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What: Western Hockey League game.

When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Prince George Multiplex.

Records: Seattle is 11-17-7-2, fifth in the U.S. Division. Prince George is 13-19-6-0, fifth in the B.C. Division.

Radio: KKNW (1150 AM).

Notes: This the first of back-to-back games for the T-birds in Prince George, 597 miles northeast of Seattle. ... The T-birds are 5-11-4-2 on the road but are coming off an overtime win in Portland. ... Prince George, which fired longtime coach Ed Dempsey early in the season in favor of Lane Lambert, is 6-9-4 at home. The Cougars are 3-4-3 in their last 10 games. ... Jonathan Filewich (34 points) and Chris Falloon (33) lead Prince George. Seattle's top scorers are Tyler Metcalfe, with 32 points, and Dustin Johner, who has 30 points.

— Jim Riley

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