Spruce Kings clip the Eagles wings in regular season finale

The Prince George Spruce Kings are soaring into the 2026 BCHL Playoffs on a high note.

On Sunday, the BCHL club capped off its 54-game regular season with a 5-1 victory over the last-place Surrey Eagles.

Cooper Faughnan led the way with two goals and one assist while leading scorer Tai Ushio also lit the lamp once in the first period for the Spruce Kings.

Ben Vruegdenhil and Ozbej Rep added singles in a three-goal middle frame.

Ryder Green made 26 saves in the victory. PG outshot the Eagles 34-27 and went 1-for-3 on the power-play while Surrey was 0-for-2.

The Spruce Kings ended the dress rehearsal as Coastal East Division Champs after tallying a record of 34-17-3-0.

PG takes on the Langley Rivermen in Round One, which begins Friday (7pm) and Saturday (6pm) with games one and two at the Kopar Memorial Arena.

Games Three and Four are set for April 7th and 8th in Langley at the George Preston Memorial Arena.

If needed, Game Five would be played April 10th in PG while Games Six and Seven are slated for April 12th and 14th.

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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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