The Prince George Spruce Kings have dipped into the deep Michigan hockey pool to add to their roster.
The B.C. Hockey League team announced Thursday they’ve acquired 2004-born forward Rylan Brady in a trade for future considerations with the Chilliwack Chiefs.
Brady is a native of Jackson, Mich., who last season played in the North American Hockey League for the Oklahoma Warriors. In 60 games he scored 23 goals and added 21 assists for 44 points.
The six-foot-one, 190-pound Brady is committed to play NCAA Division 1 hockey next season at Lake Superior State University.
"We're thrilled to add Rylan," said Kings general manager Mike Hawes. " He's a big strong forward who likes to play a power forward type game."
The Kings (0-1) play host to the Chilliwack (1-1) Friday night at Kopar Memorial Arena in their home-opener Friday at 7 p.m.
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation the Spruce Kings have partnered with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and will once again wear their special Truth and Reconciliation jerseys designed by local artist Clayton Gauthier.
The pre-game activities start at 5 p.m. with Indigenous dancing and drumming and a barbecue in front of the arena, which all funds raised donated to the Lheidli T’enneh Elders Society. Fans will be given orange commemorative T-shirts while supplies last.
The Spruce Kings will take on the Merritt Centennials in an afternoon game (3 p.m.) on Saturday.
