After a strong showing in their home opener Friday, the Prince George Spruce Kings fell 5-2 to the Okotoks Oilers in front of 645 fans at Kopar Memorial Arena Saturday.
Tai Ushio opened the scoring for the Spruce Kings, but Hunter Sawka and Teo Pisani scored a pair of powerplay goals for the Oilers to give them a lead heading into the third period.
After Matic PerÄŤiÄŤ scored a powerplay goal for the Spruce Kings, the Oilers scored three unanswered in the final frame to seal the Okotoks win.
It was a busy game for the penalty box attendants, with both teams going to the powerplay seven times each.
Colin Reay got the start between the pipes for the Spruce Kings, making 29 saves on 33 shots.
The box score is here.
The Spruce Kings’ four game home stand will continue Friday as they host the Chilliwack Chiefs for a weekend double header.
The full Spruce Kings schedule is here.
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