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By Victor Kaisar

Drop the Gloves and Sock It to ’Em

Spruce Kings hosting annual ‘Drop The Gloves’ game on Dec. 6

Nov 24, 2025 | 6:00 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – The Prince George Spruce Kings will host their annual Drop the Gloves and Sock It to ’Em game on Dec. 6 when the Victoria Grizzlies come to town.

The team is encouraging fans in attendance at Kopar Memorial Area that evening to bring winter clothing including toques, scarves, gloves, or socks in bags and toss them on the ice when the Spruce Kings score their first goal.

All donations that are collected will be given to St. Vincent de Paul. People can also also make food donations at the door of the arena.

“This is the most exciting game of every season,” Spruce Kings Business Operations Manager Kyle Anderson said. “We really see the generosity of our fans come out during that game for such a great cause.”

CKPG sister station 99.3 REWIND Radio is the game sponsor that evening, with the puck drop scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

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The Spruce Kings are expecting another sellout crowd and they’re urging people to get their tickets for the game ss soon as possible. Tickets can be bought at the Spruce Kings office on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or online at any time.

Inquiries about group ticket packs can be made by email here.

“This is always one of most well-attended games in the season, seeing over 2,000 fans attend in 2023 against Trail, and another 1,400+ last season. St. Vincent de Paul is always admiring our fans dedication to this game,” Anderson added.

Fans with questions are asked to contact the Spruce Kings office at 250-564-1747.