The Prince George Spruce Kings gave 889 fans at Kopar Memorial Arena a nice Christmas present, a 3-1 win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals.
The Spruce Kings got on the board early, with Michael Denney and Jackson Froysland scoring in the first five minutes.
After a scoreless second, Tristan Gravenor brought the Capitals back within one in the first minute of the third with a shorthanded marker.
Tai Ushio put the game on ice with an empty netter late in the game.
Colin Reay was outstanding in the Spruce Kings’ net, making 34 saves on the 35 shots he faced.
The box score is here.
The Spruce Kings (16-11-1-0) are on top of the BCHL’s Coastal East division.
The BCHL standings are here.
The Spruce Kings are back in action on January 2, starting a quick two-game road trip into Alberta.
The full Spruce Kings schedule is here.
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