CKPG News File

By Aaron Schulze

Spruce Kings 5 Silverbacks 0

Spruce Kings shut out Silverbacks 5-0, prepare for three straight against Bucks

Dec 5, 2021 | 3:42 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Another chance for the Prince George Spruce Kings to prove they can hang with the best in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).

Three days after a tough 5-1 home loss to the Penticton Vees, the Spruce Kings went into Salmon Arm on Saturday (Dec. 4) and shut out the second place Silverbacks 5-0.

Jordan Fairlie made 18 saves for his first shutout of the 2021-22 BCHL season.

The Spruce Kings are 11-7-0, good for 22 points in 18 games and fourth in the Interior Division. They host the Cranbrook Bucks on Thursday (Dec. 9) for the first of three head-to-head games at Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.

First Period

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No scoring.

Second Period

1-0, Spruce Kings, Luc Laylin (1) from Colton Cameron, 0:33

2-0, Spruce Kings, Kolton Cousins (6) from John Herrington, 6:41

Third Period

3-0, Spruce Kings, John Herrington 11 from Dylan Schives and Simon Labelle (power play), 2:15

4-0, Spruce Kings, Simon Labelle (6) unassisted, 4:54

5-0, Spruce Kings, John Herrington 2 (12) from Kolton Cousins, 17:26

Goaltending

Jordan Fairlie (W), Spruce Kings, 18 saves on 18 shots in 60 minutes played.

Owen Say (L), Silverbacks, 30 saves on 35 shots in 60 minutes played.

by Aaron Schulze

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