Silverbacks won over the Prince George Spruce Kings 2-1
Saturday night saw a tightly contested game between the Prince George Spruce Kings and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, however, it was the Silverbacks that came out on the winning end with a 2-1 win in overtime at the Shaw Centre.
Matthew Tovell was the winning goalie in what turned out to be a battle between the two netminders as he stopped 35 of the 36 shots he faced. Meanwhile, Aiden Feddema stopped 35 of the 37 shots he faced. In the first period, Charlie Banquier opened the scoring with a blast from just inside the blueline at 8:34. The goal goes down as the defenceman's third of the season. Luca Primerano assisted the play.In the third period, Ethan Ullrick finally solved Feddema at 7:10. CJ Foley assisted the play. The goal was Ullrick's sixth of the year.
With the game knotted at 1-1 after regulation, both teams prepared for a five-minute period of 3-on-3 hockey. With the offence opening up in the final minute of the extra frame, the Spruce Kings found themselves caught in deep inside the attacking zone, opening the way for Ullrick to break the puck loose and escape on a breakaway before shooting the game-winning goal for his second on the night.The Spruce Kings come away with a single point to help keep them ahead of the Silverbacks in the Interior Division standings.Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prince George youth centre wins crime prevention awardThe Sk'ai Zeh Yah Youth Centre was honoured at the 25th annual Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards on Friday.
Read more »
Prince George winery takes top awards in national contestThe best fruit wine in Canada is produced right here, Prince George. The Northern Lights Estate Winery Pink Night and Bell Reserve have taken the top spot in the All Canadian Wine Championships 2022.
Read more »
UPDATE: Here's a list of the holiday craft fairs coming up in Prince GeorgeLooking for that perfect gift in time for the holidays? That special something that inspires that huge grin on the face of the getter and you’re just happy to be the giver?
Read more »
Prince George ringette tournament a tribute to devoted volunteerThe fastest game on ice is being showcased during the 30th Joy Hoffman Memorial Ringette Championship from Nov. 11 to 13 at the Kin Centres in Prince George. There are 60 games to be played by 406 players on 28 teams who are coming from all over the province.
Read more »
Prince George Cougars win against the Spokane ChiefsThe Cougars won 5-3 over the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday night
Read more »
5 injured in Spruce Grove crashThree children and two adults were taken to hospital after a crash between a school bus and a truck. Nicole Weisberg reports.
Read more »