GAME PREVIEW: Prince George Spruce Kings vs. Wenatchee Wild (Game #40)
PHOTO: Garrett James
Tonight, at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, the Prince George Spruce Kings host the Wenatchee Wild for 2000’s Night at 7:00 PM. The Spruce Kings are coming off a 4-2 victory on Wednesday night at the Shaw Centre against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Austin Fraser, Evan Fedele, Luke German, and Kolton Cousins had the Spruce King goals, and Aaron Trotter got the victory in goal, making 26 saves.
WENATCHEE WILD
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Chris Clark
2021-22 Season Record: 13-16-1-0
2021-22 Road Record: 6-8-3-0
2021-22 Record vs. PG: 1-2-0-0
Last Game: A 3-2 victory on Tuesday night against the Coquitlam Express
Goals For/Goals Against: 98 GF/116 GA
Power-Play: 27.5%
Penalty-Kill: 80%
Leading Scorers: Ean Somoza (29GP – 9G – 24A – 33PTS) Cade Littler (30GP – 13G – 16A – 29PTS) Owen Bohn (30GP – 12G – 11A – 23PTS)
THE LEADING SCORER
Wild forward Ean Somoza has been a point producing machine in 2021-22 for the Wild. The Simi Valley, CA product has recorded 33 points in 29 games this season with the Wild. The Western Michigan commit enters tonight’s contest against Prince George with a three-game point streak, which includes a goal and two helpers.
WILD NOTES
-Cade Littler is 11th in BCHL Rookie Scoring
-The Wild are 9-3-3 when they score the first goal
-The Wild possess the BCHL’s 2nd best Power-Play on the road
-Wenatchee is an undefeated 8-0 when leading after two periods
PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS
OVERVIEW
Head Coach: Alex Evin
2021-22 Season Record: 22-9-3-5
2021-22 Home Record: 10-4-2-1
2021-22 Record vs. WEN: 2-0-0-1
Last Game: A 4-2 victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Wednesday night
Goals For/Goals Against: 131 GF/82 GA
Power-Play: 23.6%
Penalty-Kill: 83.0%
Leading Scorers: Nick Rheaume (38GP – 22G – 22A – 44PTS) John Herrington (39GP – 19G – 25A – 44PTS) Simon Labelle (39GP – 8G – 27A – 35PTS)
THE GAMER FROM GREENWICH
It was an impressive night offensively from Spruce Kings defenceman Nick Marciano on Wednesday, who collected two assists in the 4-2 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Marciano sits 7th in the BCHL in scoring from the back end, collecting two goals and 23 assists combined with the Spruce Kings and the Cowichan Capitals. Marciano has recorded 9 assists since joining the Spruce Kings in December.
SPRUCE KINGS NOTES
-Kilian McGregor-Bennett leads all Spruce Kings in points against Wenatchee this season (3)
-Nick Rheaume enters tonight’s game with a 10-game point streak
-The Spruce Kings are 9-0 at home when leading after two periods
-Evan Fedele has two goals in his last three games
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before you take off for the game tonight, 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 your arrival to the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.
MASK POLICY: Masks are to be always worn when in the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena unless you have food and/or drink.
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