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Prince George-born goaltender signs on the dotted line with the Spruce Kings

Ryder Green is ready to live out a childhood dream.

The 16-year-old starting netminder for the Cariboo Cougars signed with the BCHL’s Prince George Spruce Kings for the 2024/25 season.

Green, is having a stellar season with the U18AAA Cougars posting a record of 13-2-2 with a 2.74 GAA.

“Ryder is an elite-level goaltender and an elite-level human. Adding in the fact that Ryder and his family are proud northern BC residents from Prince George makes this commitment a no-brainer for us,” said General Manager Mike Hawes.

“We are thrilled to add Ryder and his family to the Spruce Kings family.”

In addition to playing with the Cariboo Cougars, Green suited up for Team British Columbia during the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island. In three games, the Prince George product had a .915 save percentage.

“I am very grateful for this opportunity,” said Green. “I remember watching Spruce Kings games growing up with my parents, so this is very special for me and my family.”

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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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