Tonight, at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, the Prince George Spruce Kings wrap up the home-stand and the double header against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 7:00 PM. The Spruce Kings are coming off a 4-3 edging to the Silverbacks, despite registering 40 shots in the contest and 15 in the final frame. Nick Rhéaume, John Herrington, and Ty Gagno scored for Prince George, while Aaron Trotter made 20 saves in the setback.
SALMON ARM SILVERBACKS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Tyler Shattock
2021-22 Season Record: 31-8-3-1
2021-22 Road Record: 17-0-2-1
2021-22 Record vs. PG: 2-3-0-0
Last Game: A 4-3 win over Prince George at the RMCA last night
Goals For/Goals Against: 164 GF/104 GA
Power-Play: 30.0%
Penalty-Kill: 87.3%
Leading Scorers: Simon Tassy (43GP – 36G – 32A – 67PTS) Noah Serdachny (44GP – 24G – 29A – 52PTS) Brandon Santa Juana (42GP – 13G – 31A – 44PTS)
A CHANCE TO MAKE HISTORY
Third year Silverback Simon Tassy has a chance to become the Silverbacks all-time leading goal scorer heading into tonight. The Minnesota-State Mankato commit has posted 36 goals this season, including a goal last night in the victory to tie former Silverback Mark Zengerle at 64 goals. Zengerle was a member of the Silverbacks for two seasons (2008-2010).
SILVERBACKS NOTES:
-Noah Serdachny has scored five times against the Spruce Kings this season
-Zack Smith has points in six straight 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: 25-11-3-7
2021-22 Home Record: 11-5-2-3
2021-22 Record vs. SA: 3-2-0-0
Last Game: A 4-3 defeat against Salmon Arm last night at the RMCA
Goals For/Goals Against: 148 GF/96 GA
Power-Play: 23%
Penalty-Kill: 82.3%
Leading Scorers: Nick Rheaume (45GP – 24G – 27A – 51PTS) John Herrington (46GP – 21G – 26A – 47PTS) Rowan Miller (44GP – 20G – 19A – 39PTS)
THE PRICE IS WRIGHT
It has been an impressive return to the lineup for Spruce Kings 20-year-old Josh Wright. Since returning to the lineup on Wednesday against West Kelowna, the Woodstock, ON product has already recorded three points in two games, which included a pair of helpers in the setback last night. Wright now has two goals and six assists in his final season of junior hockey.
SPRUCE KINGS NOTES
-The Spruce Kings have scored six power-play goals in their last five games
-Kolton Cousins leads the Spruce Kings in points against Salmon Arm with 6 (4G 2A)
-The Spruce Kings are 19-6-4 when scoring first this season
-The Spruce Kings have surrendered just 96 goals in 46 games this season (1st in BCHL)
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.
There are still great seats available for tonight’s game, GET YOURS NOW!
A reminder that all Youth/Student Tickets at just $5!
Tonight’s 50/50 is also live, and you can get your tickets NOW
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The Beer Garden at the RMCA is also open ALL WEEKEND! Drink prices start at $7.00.
