‘There’s been a lot of opportunity for me to come in and help guys continue to grow as people,’ says McGregor-Bennett on leadership role this season

Dec 28, 2023 | 1:52 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – One of the Spruce Kings’ most veteran players has made his way into his final year. Killian McGregor-Bennett has been with the Spruce Kings since their initial COVID year and every year since he’s not only been growing as a player, but as a leader as well.

“I think I’ve always been a lead-by-example kind of guy going out on the ice, competing as hard as possible, but now with more of a voice on the team, it’s encouraging, it’s motivating guys, it’s making sure [I’m] holding guys accountable and making sure people are on task.”

– Killian McGregor-Bennett, Spruce Kings Forward

McGregor-Bennett says the leadership grew over his time with the Spruce Kings, but it has been in the making since he first put on his skates.

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“I started on the ice when I was about three years old. I just kind of loved hockey. I tried other sports, but it was always just hockey for me. My family sacrificed a lot just for me to get out to early morning practices.”

Looking to the future, McGregor-Bennett has the same goal as many BCHL players, to get the opportunity to play collegiate hockey.

“The goal is to go play Division 1 hockey and with being in talks with a couple of schools it’s hopeful, but you know, just plan on seeing what happens by the end of the year.”

You can watch Killian McGregor-Bennett play on Friday at 7 p.m. at Kopar Memorial Arena.

by Kaytlyn Poberznick

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‘There’s been a lot of opportunity for me to come in and help guys continue to grow as people,’ says McGregor-Bennett on leadership role this season

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