BCHL

Spruce Kings clinch playoff spot with win over Powell River

Mar 31, 2025 | 8:21 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Spruce Kings punched their ticket to the playoffs with an emphatic 5-0 victory over the visiting Powell River Kings Sunday at Kopar Memorial Arena.

Nicolas Papineau scored the game winner, his 13th of the year, at the 7:11 mark of the first period. Aidan Carolan, Owen Goodbrand, Brock Cummings, and Will Moore were the other goal scorers.

The Kings outshot Powell River 25-24 with Charles Edward-Gravel picking up the win in net in front of 1,689 fans.

Prince George will meet the Chilliwack Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs. The playoff schedule has not been released yet.