GAME PREVIEW: Prince George Spruce Kings @ Merritt Centennials (Game #38)
Tonight, at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena in Merritt, the Prince George Spruce Kings wrap up a three game road swing against the Centennials at 7:00 PM. The Spruce Kings are coming off a 3-2 shootout setback last night in West Kelowna. Ben LeFranc and Luc Laylin both scored for the Spruce Kings, while Aaron Trotter made 14 saves on 14 shots in relief.
PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS OVERVIEW Head Coach: Alex Evin 2021-22 Season Record: 20-9-3-5 2021-22 Road Record: 10-5-1-4 2021-22 Record vs MER: 6-0 Last Game: A 3-2 shootout loss against the West Kelowna Warriors Goals For/Goals Against: 124 GF/ 84 GA Power-Play: 23.9% Penalty Kill: 83.2% Leading Scorers: John Herrington (37GP – 19G – 24A – 43PTS) Nick Rhéaume (36GP – 20G – 21A – 41PTS) Simon Labelle (37GP – 8G – 26A – 34PTS) SPRUCE KINGS NOTES: -Ben LeFranc has two points in his last two games -Colton Cameron is one game shy of 100 BCHL Games Played -Luc Laylin has recorded 20 points in 20 games -The Spruce Kings have allowed the least amount of goals in the BCHL on the Road this season (41) -The Spruce Kings are 7-1-1 on the road this season when out-shooting their opponent MERRITT CENTENNIALS OVERVIEW Head Coach: Curt Toneff 2021-22 Season Record: 2-31-1-1 2021-22 Home Record: 2-15-1-1 2021-22 Record vs. PG: 0-6 Last Game: A 5-3 loss against the Penticton Vees last night Goals For/Goals Against: 62 GF/215 GA Power-Play: 10% Penalty-Kill: 66% Leading Scorers: Ben Ward (31GP – 8G – 7A – 15PTS) Levi Carter (33GP – 3G -12A – 15PTS) Ryan Mulrenin (21GP – 9G – 4A – 13PTS) CENTENNIALS NOTES -Ben Ward has four points in his last five games -Captain Davide Patella was one of the three goal scorers for the Centennials last night -Jacksenn Hungle leads Merritt in power-play goals with 3 |