Make it a baker’s dozen for the Prince George Spruce Kings.
The B.C. Hockey League team announced Tuesday that 19-year-old centre Brock Cummings has signed a scholarship commitment to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.
He becomes the 13th player on the current Spruce Kings roster to commit to an NCAA Division 1 school.
“Being able to get an Ivy League education and play NCAA Division I hockey at the same time is something I’ve dreamed of doing for a long time,” said Cummings, in a team release.
Cummings, a native of Mississauga, Ont., joined the Spruce Kings in June, along with 20-year-old defenceman Eddie Ramano, in a trade from Cowichan Valley that sent forward Luca Primerano and future considerations to the Capitals.
Cummings has two assists in four games with the Kings this season, coming off a 16-goal, 34-point season in 54 games as a BCHL rookie with the Capitals.
“We are very proud of Brock. He and his family are very deserving of this achievement,” said Spruce Kings head coach Alex Evin. “We look forward to working with him to develop his skills as a player to prepare him for college hockey."
The Spruce Kings will play their first BCHL regular season games against Alberta teams this weekend when they visit the Okotoks Oilers (Friday) and Brooks Bandits (Saturday). The Bandits and Oilers are among five former Alberta Junior Hockey League teams who hav e joined the BCHL this season.
The road trip will continue at the BCHL Showcase on Abbotsford, where the Spruce Kings will meet the Blackfalds (Alta) Bulldogs on Thanksgiving Monday, followed by a date with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Tuesday.
Currently off to a 3-4-0-0 start, the Kings return to Kopar Memorial Arena on Saturday, Oct. 19 to face the Chilliwack Chiefs.
