967 fans at Kopar Memorial Arena were treated to a high-scoring affair last night (Saturday) as the Prince George Spruce Kings picked up a 7-5 win over the Nanaimo Clippers.
After the Clippers got on the board less than two minutes into the game, the Spruce Kings answered back with goals from Spencer Masters, Ben Vreugdenhil, and Michael Denny.
Just 11 seconds after Denny made it 3-1, Elliot Perreault brought the Clippers back within one.
Evan Bellamy restored the two-goal lead for the Spruce Kings 33 seconds later, but the Clippers scored two more to tie the game at 4-4 heading into the second.
In the middle frame, Kazumo Sasaki scored for the Spruce Kings, but Charles Beland answered for the Clippers.
In the third, Tai Ushio scored what was the eventual winner, with Mason Loewen adding an empty net marker.
Goaltending duties for the Spruce Kings were split, with Colin Reay getting the start and making 8 saves on 12 shots.
He was replaced after the fourth Nanaimo goal by Ryder Green, who made 21 saves on 22 shots.
The box score is here.
The Spruce Kings (4-4) are third in the BCHL’s Coastal East Division.
The BCHL standings are here.
The Spruce Kings host the Clippers at Kopar Memorial Arena again this afternoon. (3:00 p.m.)
The full Spruce Kings schedule is here.
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