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Spruce Kings deal for size, depth on the back end

The Prince George Spruce Kings added to their blueline today (Thursday) acquiring 19-year-old Zach Gabruch from the Wellington Dukes of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in exchange for forward Mason Reeves.

The Saskatoon product, spent last season with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.

He finished with five points in 56 games played with the Silverbacks.

“Zach is a good addition for us. He’s a big and mobile d-man with a year of experience in our league”, said GM Mike Hawes.

“He will provide a lot of stability for us on the back end.”

Prior to joining the Silverbacks, Gabruch spent two seasons with the Saskatoon Blazers of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL).

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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