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Spruce Kings acquire offensive defenceman from Cowichan Valley

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

The Prince George Spruce Kings continue to fine-tune the roster.

Today (Monday), the BCHL club acquired blueliner Nick Marciano from the Cowichan Valley Capitals in exchange for Connor Elliot and Future Considerations.

The 19-year-old from Greenwich, Connecticut suited up in 21 games for the Capitals and has amassed 15 points.

Marciano is also committed to Princeton University.

“We’re thrilled to add a player like Nick to our lineup. He has shown that he is a top-level defenceman in our league. He will be a key contributor in all areas of the game for us” – General Manager Mike Hawes.

The Spruce Kings host the Cranbrook Bucks for three consecutive nights starting on Thursday at 7 pm from the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.

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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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