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Spruce Kings

Spruce Kings suffer heartbreaking loss in double overtime

Apr 10, 2024 | 4:57 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Prince George Spruce Kings are one loss away from being eliminated from BCHL playoff action.

This after they suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in double overtime Tuesday night to the Penticton Vees before 776 fans at Kopar Memorial Arena.

With the loss, they’re now down 3 games to 0 in the best-of-seven first round matchup.

Linden Makow and Scott Cousins scored for Prince George. Cousins goal gave the Kings a 2-1 lead early in the third period before the visitors tied the game up at the 6:45 mark of the final period.

Penticton’s Conyr Hellyer scored the winner at the 8:19 mark of double overtime to secure the victory.

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The shots were 51-32 in favour of the Vees. Game 4 goes Wednesday night at Kopar Memorial Arena with puck drop set for 7 p.m.