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Spruce Kings sign skilled power-forward from Ontario

The Prince George Spruce Kings added to its forward core for next season.

Today (Monday), the BCHL club signed 18-year-old Ben Vreugdenhil.

He is 6’4, 220 pounds from Frankford, Ontario who spent the last two seasons with the Wellington Dukes of the OJHL.

Ben put up 22 goals and 28 assists for 50 points in 55 games this season, after scoring six times and adding seven helpers in 2023-2024. He had one assist in nine playoff games during his two seasons in the OJHL.

“Ben is a well-rounded player who will contribute in all aspects of the game. He’s a big player who moves very well. We will look to him to provide offense while playing a solid defensive game. We’re thrilled to add him to our group.” said Mike Hawes, Spruce Kings general manager.

The Spruce Kings are back in action Tuesday and Wednesday for Games Three and Four of their first-round series against the Chilliwack Chiefs.

Puck drop for both nights is 7pm at the Kopar Memorial 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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