Tonight, in Penticton, the Spruce Kings final road trip of the regular season continues, as they take on the Penticton Vees at 7:00 PM. The Spruce Kings are coming off a 2-0 setback on Wednesday night against the Vernon Vipers at Kal Tire Place. Aaron Trotter made 13 saves in that contest.
PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Alex Evin
2021-22 Season Record: 25-12-3-8
2021-22 Road Record: 14-7-1-4
2021-22 Record vs. PEN: 3-2-0-0
Last Game: A 2-0 loss to the Vernon Vipers on Wednesday
Power-Play: 22.0%
Penalty-Kill: 82%
Leading Scorers: Nick Rheaume (47GP – 24G – 28A – 52PTS) John Herrington (48GP – 21G – 26A – 47PTS) Rowan Miller (47GP – 21G – 19A – 40PTS)
SPRUCE KINGS NOTES
–The Spruce Kings are 9-3-0-1 when out shooting their opponent on the road
-Luc Laylin is tied for 3rd in the BCHL in Game Winning Goals (6)
-Dylan Schives leads the Spruce Kings in power-play assists (18)
-Nick Rheaume leads the Spruce Kings in points against Penticton (5-2-7)
PENTICTON VEES
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Fred Harbinson
2021-22 Season Record: 37-7-0-2
2021-22 Home Record: 19-2-0-1
2021-22 Record vs. PG: 2-3-0-0
Last Game: A 4-2 victory over the Merritt Centennials on Wednesday in Merritt
Power-Play: 24%
Penalty-Kill: 84.2%
Leading Scorers: Josh Nadeau (46GP – 35G – 26A – 61PTS) Luc Wilson (45GP – 23 – 37A – 60PTS) Bradley Nadeau (41GP – 16G – 21A – 37PTS)
PENTICTON NOTES
-Defenceman Frank Djurasevic has recorded points in three of his last four games
-The Vees lead the BCHL in power-play goals (48)
-Bradley Nadeau sits 10th in rookie scoring with 37 points
-Josh Nadeau and Luc Wilson lead the Vees in points against the Spruce Kings (Nadeau & Wilson, 2-2-4)
