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2-7-0-1
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Record
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6-2-2-0
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20
(tied for last in BCHL)
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Goals
For
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43
(2nd in BCHL)
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47
(tied for last in BCHL)
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Goals
Against
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26
(5th best in BCHL)
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12.77%
(15th)
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Power
Play
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16.95% (12th)
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70.91
(16th)
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Penalty
Kill
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88.24%
(2nd)
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Venue: Shaw
Centre
Game Time: 3pm
Last Year’s Matchup: Split 1-1
Season Series: First game of the season
Salmon Arm Home Record: 5-1-2-0
Silverbacks Leading Scorer: Nick Hutchison (6 G, 8A, 14pts)
Prince George Road Record: 1-3-0-1
Spruce Kings Leading Scorer: Brubacher, Hoffman, Epp (all with seven points)
Player to watch:
Spruce Kings:
After three points in his
first eight games, Braiden Epp now has four in his last two outings. The
Prince George native had a goal and assist last night against Vernon, and two
assists in a losing effort to Trail. Of all the returning Spruce Kings from
last year, Braiden Epp had the most points of any player, so he was expected to
be producing, and after a slow start it looks like he’s doing just that.
Salmon Arm:
An ex Cariboo Cougar, Carson
Bolduc has gotten off to a strong start in his second year with the
Silverbacks, with 11 points after 10 games. Bolduc also has very even scoring,
with five goals, and six assists, so it’s anyone’s guess whether he’ll pass or
shoot.
In the Standings:
After Surrey won last
night, Prince George didn’t move past them, but at least were able to climb out
of last place. There isn’t much breathing room though, as Victoria is just a
single point behind the Spruce Kings, although PG does hold a game in hand.
Salmon Arm beat Nanaimo
last night, and remain tied for second in the Interior Division with 14 points alongside
West Kelowna.
Special Teams Battle:
Although Prince George
went 3 for 3 on the power play last night, it’s not a battle the Spruce Kings
want to get into with the Silverbacks. Salmon Arm doesn’t have the strongest
power play, but plenty of firepower up front which can lead to a breakout at
any time.
Last night’s game for the
Spruce Kings had six of the seven goals scored on the man advantage, but that’s
not a stat they want to see in a game tonight, and will definitely aim not to
take five penalties in the first period.
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