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Spruce Kings enjoying more revenue due to alcohol sales

The 2015-16 BCHL season marked the first time the Prince George Spruce Kings sold beer at their home games.

Team President, Tom Bohmer says the new venture slowly picked up steam. “Right off the bat, we sold between 10 to 20 beer at our games which we expected and then at the final home game against Surrey we sold about a 100.”

Bohmer adds he’s happy to report there were no alcohol-related incidents. “It just goes to show you our community and fans can handle a drink responsibly and still enjoy a hockey game.”

The Spruce Kings were the last BCHL club given a liquor license.

City council stamped their approval in October.

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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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