Prince George, B.C. – With   the Prince George Cougars Associate Coach not available  because of   a health issue, Coach Richard Matvichuk has called on a former team mate to  fill in.

Two time Stanley Cup winner, Shawn Chambers  has joined the team  as the interim Assistant Coach.

Chambers  and Matvichuk  were teammates in Dallas.

Chambers  helped lead the New Jersey Devils and the Dallas Stars to Stanley Cup victories.

“I’m very excited and honored to join the Prince George Cougars organization,” says  Chambers.  He will  start his duties behind the bench this evening in Kennewick Washington  as the Cougars  pre-season action  continues with  a game against the  Tri-City Americans.  Chambers is expected to be with the team for the balance of September.