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PRINCE GEORGE, BC – The Prince George Spruce Kings would like to congratulate Brandon Graham as the recipient of the Spruce Kings Bursary as part of the District Awards Program.

During the formal ceremonies for the Prince George Secondary School graduating class of 2012, Brandon Graham was presented with the annual award recognizing academic achievement of a student that has been involved in the Prince George Minor Hockey Association.

Bryant Christian (11) is one of the new recruits for the 2012-13 season

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PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Following the most successful and productive Spring Prospects Camp in franchise history, the Prince George Spruce Kings of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) are proud to announce eight player commitments.

 I couldn't be happier with how things turned out,  said Spruce Kings General Manager, Mike Hawes.  Without question this was our highest caliber and most productive Spring Prospects Camp we've ever had. 

Chase Golightly secures a scholarship with Robert Morris University

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PRINCE GEORGE, BC – The Prince George Spruce Kings of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) would like to announce the NCAA Division I scholarship commitment of Chase Golightly to Robert Morris University beginning with the 2012-13 season.

Skylar Pacheco was named the Rookie of the Year and later tweeted how honoured he was.

The Prince George Spruce Kings handed out their annual awards at the Player's Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on Thursday night, March 22, 2012. A total of eleven player awards and one volunteer award were awarded in front of packed house of players, team staff, volunteers and friends.

Following a season of much growth over the previous two, there was mood of excitement and promise for the years to come. The club's 40th Anniversary season in Prince George was a memorable one seeing the team finish with their best record in five years and ahead of perennial Interior Conference powerhouses like the Vernon Vipers, Salmon Arm Silverbacks and Westside Warriors.

The presentation portion of the night started off with an introduction the coaching staff, which includes Dave Dupas in his first full season behind the bench, Kurt Walsten who packed up all his stuff and came here from back Easts, Jason Garneau who finds himself coaching another team at another level when he's not behind the bench of the Spruce Kings, Tom Bohmer who is a Spruce Kings player alumni and returning coach for the team and Colton Buffie who moved from Vancouver Island to work as the video coach.

Paul De Jersey (8) seen here on December 30th.

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PRINCE GEORGE, BC – On Monday March 12, 2012, the British Columbia Hockey League announced the recipients of the 2011-12 regular season trophies. Spruce Kings forward Paul De Jersey was named the Most Valuable Player for the Interior Division. The Vern Dye Memorial MVP Trophy is awarded annually following a survey of BCHL coaches and executives.

Paul De Jersey (8) celebrates a goal in the final regular season game. photo courtesy LG Photography

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PRINCE GEORGE, BC – The Prince George Spruce Kings would like to congratulate Paul De Jersey on winning the Brett Hull Trophy. The trophy is awarded to the British Columbia Hockey League’s regular season scoring leader. De Jersey finished the season with 98 points (41 goals, 57 assists) after adding three assists in a 5-2 win over the Penticton Vees on the final game of the regular season.