Cousins scores twice, Spruce Kings beat Chiefs 5-2

Apr 25, 2021 | 9:00 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Prince George Spruce Kings took the throne in the Chilliwack British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Pod.

Kolton Cousins led the way offensively with two goals in a 5-2 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday (April 24). Captain Mason Waite along with Christian Buono and Andrew Seaman chipped in with two points each. Prince George outshot Chilliwack 45-18.

The Spruce Kings are first in the Chilliwack Pod standings with an 8-3-0-1 record, good for 17 points in 12 games. They lead the second-place Chiefs by one point with a game in hand.

Prince George looks to widen their lead Sunday (April 25) at 5 p.m. when they take on the Merritt Centennials.

Scoring Summary

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First Period

1-0, Spruce Kings, Christian Buono (7) from Andrew Seaman and Mason Waite (power play), 4:30

2-0, Spruce Kings, Rowan Miller (3) from Kilian McGregor-Bennett and Mason Waite (shorthanded), 7:13

Second Period

3-0, Spruce Kings, John Herrington (4) from Christian Buono and Andrew Seaman, 4:03

4-0, Spruce Kings, Kolton Cousins (4) from Nick Rheaume, 5:29

4-1. Chiefs, Jackson Munro (3) from Tanner Andrew and Kyle Penney (power play), 18:56

Third Period

5-1, Spruce Kings, Kolton Cousins 2 (5) unassisted (shorthanded), 14:11

5-2, Chiefs, Ray Fust (4) from Kyle Penney and Sasha Teleguine (power play), 14:55

Goaltending

Spruce Kings, Aaron Trotter (W), 16 saves on 18 shots in 60 minutes played.

Chiefs, Mathieu Caron (L), 40 saves on 45 shots in 60 minutes played.

by Aaron Schulze

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Cousins scores twice, Spruce Kings beat Chiefs 5-2

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