Tonight, at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, the Prince George Spruce Kings kick off the final home-stand of the regular season as they host the Vernon Vipers for the final time at 7:00 PM. The Spruce Kings are coming off their seventh straight defeat on Saturday night, falling 5-0 against West Kelowna. Tonight’s contest against Vernon marks the fifth and final decade night of the season, as the Spruce Kings will be honoring the 2010’s alumni, as well as the builders of the organization over the past 50 years. Check out tonight’s game agenda below!
VERNON VIPERS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Jason McKee
2021-22 Season Record: 23-18-4-3
2021-22 Road Record: 10-8-3-3
2021-22 Record vs PG: 6-1-0-1
Last Game: A 5-2 loss on Wednesday night at home against West Kelowna
Goals For/Goals Against: 123 GF/ 133 GA
Power-Play: 18.8%
Penalty-Kill: 80.4%
Leading Scorers: Luke Buss (42 GP – 14G – 18A – 32PTS) Reagan Milburn (46GP – 13G – 17A – 30PTS) Talon Zakall (41GP – 4G – 23A – 27PTS)
VIPERS NOTES:
-Vernon has only lost three games in regulation when scoring the first goal (15-3-5)
-The Vipers have allowed 136 goals this season in 48 games played (5th best in BCHL0
-Vernon is 8-0-3-3 on the road in one goal games this season
-Luke Buss has recorded five points in his last three games
PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Alex Evin
2021-22 Season Record: 25-14-3-8
2021-22 Home Record: 11-5-2-4
2021-22 Record vs. VER: 2-4-1-1
Goals For/Goals Against: 152 GF/108 GA
Power-Play: 22.0%
Penalty-Kill: 81.4%
Leading Scorers: Nick Rheaume (49GP – 25G – 28A – 53PTS) John Herrington (50GP – 21G – 27A – 48PTS) Rowan Miller (49GP – 21G – 19A – 40PTS)
SPRUCE KINGS NOTES
-The Spruce Kings are 7-4-1-1 when leading after the 1st Period at home
-Aaron Trotter and Jordan Fairlie sit 2nd and 3rd respectively in goals against average in the entire BCHL
-Prince George has won 10 times at home this season when out-shooting their opponent
-Forward Nathan Fox returns to the Spruce Kings lineup for the first time since mid-January
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
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The beer garden at the RMCA is also open ALL WEEKEND. Drink prices start at $7.00
