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Late goal sinks Spruce Kings against Merritt

Despite no fans in the stands, it was a welcomed sight to see junior hockey return to BC’s northern capital.

Ben Ward tipped home the game-winner with four seconds left as the Merritt Centennials edged the Prince George Spruce Kings 2-1 in exhibition play from the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena Sunday.

Andrew Seaman scored the lone goal for PG.

Colton Phillips-Watts of Quesnel picked up the win in net for the Cents.

PG outshot Merritt 25-17 in the contest.

The Centennials lit the lamp twice on the power-play with Grayson Valente breaking the ice in the middle frame.

Brandon Dent, Hunter Brown, Blake Astorino, and Alex Ochitwa of PG play for Merritt.

On Friday, the Spruce Kings defeated Merritt 6-2 on the road.

PG went 3-for-6 on the man advantage.

Jordan Fairlie picked up the win in goal.

The Spruce Kings are back in action on November 7th (Saturday) against the Centennials from the RMCA at 7 pm.

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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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