PHOTO: Garrett James
Tonight, at the RMCA, the Prince George Spruce Kings hit the ice for the final time in the regular season as they take on the Salmon Silverbacks in Game #54. The Spruce Kings are coming off a 6-5 overtime defeat last night against the Silverbacks. Rowan Miller, Nick Rhéaume, Nathan Fox, John Herrington, and Luc Laylin all scored for the Spruce Kings in the setback. Tonight, is Community Night at the RMCA. There will be different giveaways and draws throughout the night, and there will also be another Chuck-A-Puck in the second intermission, and if anyone is able to land the puck at the centre ice dot, they will win $1250.
SALMON ARM SILVERBACKS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Tyler Shattock
2021-22 Season Record: 36-10-4-2
2021-22 Road Record: 20-2-3-1
2021-22 Record vs PG: 4-3-0-0
Last Game: A 6-5 come from behind victory last night at the RMCA over Prince George
Goals For/Goals Against: 195 GF/163 GA
Power-Play: 28.0%
Penalty-Kill: 86.0%
Leading Scorers: Simon Tassy (52GP – 38G – 40A – 78PTS) Noah Serdachny (52GP – 25G – 33A – 56PTS) Brandon Santa Juana (51GP – 16G – 35A – 51PTS)
SILVERBACKS NOTES
-Owen Say sits 3rd in the BCHL in Wins (23)
-Salmon Arm holds the BCHL’s best road power-play (28.3%)
-Simon Tassy leads the BCHL in game winning goals (9)
PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Alex Evin
2021-22 Season Record: 26-15-4-8
2021-22 Home Record: 12-6-3-4
2021-22 Record vs SA: 3-2-1-1
Last Game: A 6-5 OT loss against Salmon Arm last night
Goals For/Goals Against: 163 GF / 120 GA
Power-Play: 21.3%
Penalty-Kill: 81.4%
Leading Scorers: Nick Rhéaume (52GP – 29G – 29A – 58PTS) John Herrington (53GP – 24G – 29A – 53PTS) Simon Labelle (53GP – 10G – 32A – 42PTS)
SPRUCE KINGS NOTES
-Aaron Trotter suits up for his 48th game as a Prince George Spruce King. In 47 starts with the Spruce Kings, the University Of St. Thomas commit sports a 26-14-5 record, a 2.12 goals against average, and a .913 save percentage.
-Josh Wright has registered 10 points in 38 games with the Spruce Kings this season. Tonight, marks Wright’s 44th game in the blue, red, and white.
-Dylan Schives leads all Spruce King defenders in points in 2021-22. The 20 year from Tilbury has registered 27 points in 51 games with the Spruce Kings. Combined with his junior career in Ontario and Quebec, along with his BCHL career, this marks Schives’ 220th junior hockey game.
-Luc Laylin has been no short of incredible since joining the Spruce Kings on Dec 1. The University of St. Thomas commit has scored 13 time and has also collected 19 helpers in just 36 games as a Spruce King.
-Rowan Miller has delivered all season long for the Spruce Kings. The 20-year-old, and University of Alaska-Anchorage commit has recorded 41 points in 52 games as a Spruce King, which includes 22 goals and 19 helpers. Tonight’s game will mark Miller’s 172nd regular season game in the BCHL.
-The captain Kolton Cousins has been the heart and soul of the Spruce Kings roster ever since he has donned Spruce Kings colours. His 20-year-old season has been a career year for Cousins, who has scored 15 goals and has collected 13 assists, good for 28 points in 52 games. In his BCHL career including regular season and playoffs, this game will mark the captain’s 205th game in the BCHL.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
WE ARE BACK TO 100% CAPACITY!
Before you head to the game this evening, please be advised of the following operational, health, and safety protocols currently in place at the RMCA.
VACCINE PASSPORT AND ID: Make sure to present your vaccine passport and ID at the front glass door upon arrival to the RMCA.
There are still great seats available for tonight’s game, GET YOURS NOW
Tonight’s 50/50 is also live, and you can get your tickets NOW
19+ Know your limit, play within it.
The beer garden at the RMCA is OPEN. Drink prices start at $7.00.
