CKPG News File

By Aaron Schulze

Express 3 Spruce Kings 1

Major penalty costs Spruce Kings in 3-1 loss to Express

Nov 14, 2021 | 1:08 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — A five-minute major penalty for a blow to the head proved costly for the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday (Nov. 13).

Leading the Coquitlam Express 1-0 in the second period, thanks to Rowan Miller’s 10^th goal of the season, Austin Fraser was ejected with less than five minutes to go in the middle frame. The Express proceeded to score two goals.

The Spruce Kings couldn’t get another puck by Express goaltender Connor Mackenzie, who made 40 saves on the night. An empty net goal made it a 3-1 final.

The Spruce Kings are 9-6-0 in the 2021-22 British Columbia Hockey League season, good for 18 points in 15 games and fifth in the Interior Division. Prince George visits the Surrey Eagles on Friday (Nov. 19).

Scoring Summary

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First Period

1-0, Spruce Kings, Rowan Miller (10) from John Herrington and Dylan Schives (power play), 13:16

Second Period

1-1, Express, Matthew Campbell (3) from Jayden Sison and Ray Hamlin (power play), 15:46

2-1, Express, Ryan Tattle (3) from Matthew Campbell (power play), 18:50

Third Period

3-1, Express, Arlo Merritt (8) from Jayden Sison (empty net), 19:44

Goaltending

Connor Mackenzie (W), Express, 40 saves on 41 shots in 60 minutes played.

Jordan Fairlie (L), Spruce Kings, 21 saves on 23 shots in 60 minutes played.