Tonight, at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, the Prince George Spruce Kings continue their three-game home-stand, as they do battle with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. The Silverbacks come to the BC Northern Capital for the first time since October 12, 2019. The Spruce Kings are coming off a 4-3shootout defeat to the West Kelowna Warriors.
SALMON ARM SILVERBACKS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Tyler Shattock
2021-22 Season Record: 30-8-3-1
2021-22 Road Record: 16-0-2-1
2021-22 Record vs. PG: 1-3-0-0
Last Game: A 1-0 loss to the Penticton Vees on Wednesday night
Goals For/Goals Against: 161 GF/101 GA
Power-Play: 30.0%
Penalty-Kill: 87.1%
Leading Scorers: Simon Tassy (42GP – 35G – 32A – 67PTS) Noah Serdachny (42GP – 23G – 29A – 52PTS) Brandon Santa Juana (41GP – 13G – 30A – 43PTS)
WHL BLOODLINES
It has been an impressive first eight games for 20-year-old forward Zack Smith. Smith, who was acquired on January 31st from the Regina Pats of the WHL, has posted three goals and three assists in his eight games as a Silverback. Smith also scored in Salmon Arm’s last game against the Spruce Kings.
SILVERBACKS NOTES:
-Noah Serdachny has scored four times against the Spruce Kings this season
-Simon Tassy enters tonight’s game with goals in three straight road games
-Salmon Arm has yet to lose in regulation on the Road in 2021-22
PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Alex Evin
2021-22 Season Record: 25-10-3-7
2021-22 Home Record: 11-4-2-3
2021-22 Record vs. SA: 3-1-0-0
Last Game: A 4-3 shootout defeat against the West Kelowna Warriors
Goals For/Goals Against: 145 GF/92 GA
Power-Play: 23%
Penalty-Kill: 83.1%
Leading Scorers: Nick Rheaume (44GP – 23G – 27A – 50PTS) John Herrington (45GP – 20G – 26A – 46PTS) Rowan Miller (44GP – 20G – 18A – 38 PTS)
NCAA DIVISION 1 BOUND
It’s an exciting day for Spruce Kings forward, 20 year old, and assistant captain Rowan Miller. The Scottsdale, AZ product has committed to play NCAA Division 1 Hockey at the University of Alaska-Anchorage in 2022-23. The Spruce King assistant captain has scored 20 times this year, along with 18 helpers, good for 38 points in 44 games played. Miller enters tonight’s game against Salmon Arm with points in 4 in his last five hockey games.
SPRUCE KINGS NOTES
-The Spruce Kings have scored five power-play goals in their last four games
-Kolton Cousins leads the Spruce Kings in points against Salmon Arm with 6 (4G 2A)
-Nick Rheaume has 16 points in his last 16 games
-Luc Laylin enters tonight with four points in his last four games
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
WE ARE BACK TO 100% CAPACITY!
Before you take off for the game this evening, please be advised of the following operational, health, and safety protocols currently in place at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.
VACCINE PASSPORT AND ID: Make sure to present your vaccine passport and ID at the front glass doors upon arrival to the RMCA.
MASK POLICY: Masks are to always be worn when in the RMCA, unless you have food and/or drink.
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