By Ethan Ready

Rollin on the River

Staying Royal: Spruce Kings land Ian Kern in trade with Kings

Jun 1, 2021 | 3:37 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The Prince George Spruce Kings have acquired defenceman Ian Kern (’02) from the Powell River Kings in exchange for defenceman Zach Gabruch (’01).

Kern, from Vancouver BC, spent the 2021 pod season on loan with the Surrey Eagles where he finished with four assists in 13 games played. The 6’4 205-pound defenceman spent the 2019-20 season with Powell River where he tallied one goal and five assists in 54 games played. Kern also has seven BCHL playoff games under his belt.

Prior to the BCHL, Kern was a member of the Greater Vancouver Canadians of the BC Major Midget League for two seasons (2017-18, 2018-19).

“We’re excited to add Ian to our team. He’s a veteran player who will be leaned on in key situations for us. He’s also a great individual who will add some more leadership on and off the ice,” said Spruce Kings GM Mike Hawes.

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During the 2020-21 Pod Season, Gabruch played in 16 games and scored a goal and an assist for two points, along with eight penalty minutes.