Tonight, at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna, the Prince George Spruce Kings wrap up their six game road trip against the West Kelowna Warriors .The Spruce Kings are coming off a 2-1 defeat last night against the Vernon Vipers. Corey Cunningham had the lone Spruce Kings goal, adding to his team leading 21st of the year. The Warriors are coming off a 3-0 victory against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs by a 3-0 score. The Warriors also have points in 7 of their last 10 games.
PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS
Overview:
Head Coach: Alex Evin
Record: 16-28-5
Road Record: 9-15-1
Last Game: A 2-1 defeat against the Vernon Vipers at Kal Tire Place
Record vs WK: 2-0
Goals For / Goals Against: 131 GF/176 GA (-46)
Power-Play: 18.2 (10th)
Penalty Kill: 74.7% (15th)
Leading Scorers: Nick Poisson ( 19 G, 24 A, 43 PTS) Corey Cunningham ( 21 G, 17 A, 37 PTS) Nolan Welsh (13 G 21 A 34 PTS)
PRESIDENT CARTER:
Goaltender Carter Woodside has been sensational as of late for the Spruce Kings. In 3 of his last 4 starts he has made 30 plus saves. Woodside also made 35 saves last in the defeat against Vernon Vipers and was solid for the entire 60 minutes. Woodside was acquired in mid November to the Prince George Spruce Kings.
PRINCE GEORGE NOTES:
- The last meeting with West Kelowna was back in November, and the Spruce Kings were 5-2 winners.
- The Spruce Kings are 2-3 in the last 5 seasons in West Kelowna.
- Tonight marks the final meeting of the season between the Spruce Kings and Warriors
WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Simon Ferguson
Record: 14-28-8
Home Record: 7-13-6
Last Game: A 3-0 victory at the Weyhauser Arena against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Record vs PG: 0-2
Goals For/Goals Against:133 GF/ 186 GA (-53)
Power-Play: 17.4 (15th)
Penalty-Kill: 75.7% (4th)
Leading Scorers: Jonny Evans (18 G 22 A 40 PTS), Tyler Cristall (14 G 21 A 35 PTS), Nick Ardanaz (3 G 26 A 29 PTS)
LIFE WITH DERRICK:
The Warriors have gotten some stellar goaltending from goaltender Johnny Derrick. Derrick has won 3 of his last 5 games. Derrick is also coming off a 25 save shutout in Alberni Valley against the Bulldogs. Derrick has played the majority of the games for West Kelowna since Brock Baier left the team. Derrick sits with a 9-14-2 record and a 3.20 GAA and a .907 save percentage.
WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS NOTES:
- The Warriors sit one point behind the Spruce Kings heading into tonight’s clash
- Since the trade deadline on January 10th, goaltender Johnny Derrick has won 6 of his last 9 starts
- Tyler Cristall leads all current Warriors with points against Prince George. (2 Assists)
